sejour

/səˈʒuːr/; French pronunciation: /səʒyʁ/

Definitions

1. noun

a stay or period of time spent in a place, especially one that is temporary or extended

“The writer spent a year-long sejour in the mountains, which inspired her novel.”

2. noun

a social visit or period of time spent with friends or acquaintances

“The weekend was a lovely sejour with the family, filled with laughter and good food.”

3. noun

a period of residence or stay in a place

“After the sejour in Paris, she felt like she had finally experienced the city’s culture.”

Synonyms

  • residence
  • stay
  • visit

Antonyms

  • departure
  • departure date