Definitions

1. verb

to stay in a place or remain in a state for a period of time

“The smell of smoke lingered in the air after the fire was put out.”

2. verb

to remain in the memory or imagination

“The memory of that beautiful sunset will linger with me forever.”

3. noun

a remaining or lingering effect

“The lingering effects of the cold winter still showed in the barren trees.”

4. noun

a person or thing that remains or stays in a place

“The lingering tourists crowded the streets of the city.”