lingerer

[US]/[ˈlɪŋərər]/
[UK]/[ˈlɪŋɡərər]/

Translation

n.A person who stays longer than necessary; a loiterer.; Someone who delays or procrastinates.
v.To stay longer than necessary; to loiter.; To delay or procrastinate.
adv.For a long time; lingeringly.

Example Sentences

the children were lingerers around the ice cream truck.

don't be a lingerer; we need to catch the bus.

she was a lingerer in the doorway, hesitant to enter.

the sweet aroma of coffee tempted the lingerers in the cafe.

we found them lingering near the finish line, excited.

the lingering scent of flowers filled the air.

he was a lingerer at the party, chatting with everyone.

the lingering feeling of sadness wouldn't go away.

they were lingerers on the beach, enjoying the sunset.

the lingering question remained unanswered.

a lingerer in the shadows watched the scene unfold.

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