stay the night

Sleep here tonight

To stay the night is to sleep somewhere other than your usual home, typically as a guest: You're welcome to stay the night if you don't want to drive home.

The phrase implies remaining until morning rather than leaving late.

After the party, several friends stayed the night on the couch.

Related

Airbnb · rest · sleep in · next morning · pajamas · hospitality · lodge · couch surfing · hosting · remain · accommodation · invitation · hostel · bed-and-breakfast · layover · visit · motel · blanket

Opposites
duration of visit

stay the nightdrop by

Visit without appointment

pop in · come and go · flying visit · in and out · stop by

remaining vs. departing

stay the nightleave

Sanctioned time away

depart · go home · go · head out · take off

Family

stay, night, staying, stayed, overnight, nightly, nights, overnights, overnighted

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG