linger in a sentence
v. i.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Definition
To remain in a place or state longer than necessary, often due to reluctance to leave.
Crossword clues for linger
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "linger".
- Stay longer than needed
- Hang around for a while
- Remain in one spot
- Delay leaving a place
- Dawdle instead of departing
Linger sentence examples
- The sweet scent of blooming flowers seemed to linger in the air long after sunset.
- She decided to linger by the window, watching the rain fall softly on the pavement.
- Memories of their childhood summer spent at the lake continued to linger in his mind.
- Though the party ended, laughter and joy lingered in the hearts of the guests.
- As the song played on, he found himself lingering on the dance floor a little longer than intended.
- The sweet scent of flowers seemed to linger in the air long after we had left the garden.
- Even after the argument, his frustration continued to linger, casting a shadow over their conversation.
- She liked to linger over her morning coffee, savoring each sip as the world around her awakened.
- Memories of their summer adventure would linger in his mind for years to come.
- The warmth of the sun began to linger as the day transitioned into a cool evening.