Stayer (Noun)
Meaning
A person or other animal having powers of endurance or perseverance; "the horse that won the race is a good stayer".
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- She was a stayer in her new job, putting in long hours without complaint to get everything done.
- The stayer in the family was his grandmother, who had lived through two wars and raised several children on her own.
- The horse that won the Derby in a convincing gallop was a proven stayer and a strong contender for the Triple Crown.
- He was a stayer on the team, always willing to put in the extra effort to get the project done on time.
- The marathon runner's years of grueling training had made her a stayer, able to withstand even the toughest competition.