Definitions

1. verb

to spend the night in a place

“The travelers decided to pernoctate in the town instead of driving through in the dark.”

2. verb

to stay overnight in a place, especially one that is not one’s own

“The tourists pernoctated in a nearby hostel, which provided a comfortable place to rest.”

3. noun

the act of spending the night in a place

“The pernoctation at the campsite allowed the group to rest and recover for the next day’s hike.”