stayer
stay·er
stayer · stayers
One who, or that which, upholds or supportsOne who, or that which, upholds or supports; a prop.
UK/ˈsteɪ.ə/US/ˈsteɪ.ɚ/
Meaning
3 sensesOne who, or that which, upholds or supports; a prop.
One who, or that which, stays, stops, or restrains.
(informal)An athlete, horse, etc. with staying power.
More definitions
- a person or other animal having powers of endurance or perseverance
Origin
From stay + -er.From stay + -er.
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Forms
plural: stayersWord family
2 related wordsRelatedstay
Derivedhomestayer