Sojourn/ˈsəʊdʒɜːrn/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Temporary Nature Sojourn emphasizes a short and often temporary stay. My sojourn in the cabin was refreshing but too brief. Pro Tip 2/3Plan Specific A sojourn is often planned for leisure or a particular purpose. Our sojourn to the national park was for birdwatching. Pro Tip 3/3Literary Flair The word 'sojourn' may sound more poetic or formal than 'stay.' During my sojourn in Paris, I wrote many poems.