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stayer Synonyms & Antonyms

ˈstā-ər

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Stayer as a Noun

1

one that stays

2

one that supports

3

One who, or that which, upholds or supports; a prop.

4

One who, or that which, stays, stops, or restrains.

5

An athlete, horse, etc. with staying power.

Word Forms & Grammar

stayer

stayers

stayer (plural stayers)

Words That Rhyme With Stayer

Origin of Stayer

From stay + -er.

First Known Use

circa 1580

Stayer in Brief

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/ˈstā-ər/
Syllables2
Meaningone that stays
Pluralstayers
First known use1580

Pronouncing Stayer

The standard pronunciation of stayer is /ˈstā-ər/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (stā).

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