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stayer

/หˆsteษช.ษ™r/intermediate Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A person or animal with great endurance or stamina, especially one who performs well over a long period or distance.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œThe marathon runner proved to be a real stayer, maintaining a steady pace even in the final miles.โ€
  • โ€œIn the world of long-distance horse racing, this mare is known as a proven stayer.โ€
2.noun

A person who remains in a particular place, job, or situation for a long time.

Example Sentences:
  • โ€œHe has been with the company for thirty years; he is a true stayer.โ€
  • โ€œShe is a stayer who refuses to give up on her goals despite the many setbacks.โ€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'stay' (from Old French 'estayer', meaning to support or prop up, and ultimately from Latin 'stare', to stand) combined with the agent suffix '-er'. Originally used in the 17th century to denote someone who remains in a place, it evolved in the 19th century to specifically describe a person or animal with great endurance.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of a 'stayer' as someone who 'stays' in the race longer than anyone else because they have high stamina.

Frequently Asked Questions About โ€œstayerโ€

1. What is the meaning of โ€œstayerโ€ in English?

In English, stayer (noun) is defined as: โ€œA person or animal with great endurance or stamina, especially one who performs well over a long period or distance.โ€.

2. How do you use โ€œstayerโ€ in a sentence?

โ€œThe marathon runner proved to be a real stayer, maintaining a steady pace even in the final miles.โ€

3. What are English synonyms of โ€œstayerโ€?

4. What is the etymology and word origin of โ€œstayerโ€?

Derived from the verb 'stay' (from Old French 'estayer', meaning to support or prop up, and ultimately from Latin 'stare', to stand) combined with the agent suffix '-er'. Originally used in the 17th century to denote someone who remains in a place, it evolved in the 19th century to specifically describe a person or animal with great endurance.