Sojourn: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Sojourn noun. A temporary stay somewhere away from home.
How to say it
SOJ-urn/ˈsɒdʒən/ · American /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/
2 syllables, stressed on the first (SOJ).
Sojourn in a sentence
During her sojourn in Lisbon she learned Portuguese and how to make custard tarts.
A brief sojourn at a mountain hut restored our spirits.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- stay
- visit
- stopover
- residence
Where sojourn comes from
From Old French sojorner, to stay, from Latin sub-, under, plus diurnum, day.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
A brief _____ at a mountain hut restored our spirits.
- toponym
- excursion
- sojourn
Show the answer
sojourn: A brief sojourn at a mountain hut restored our spirits.