long-stay
adjective/ˈlɒŋ steɪ/
/ˈlɔːŋ steɪ/
[usually before noun]- likely to need treatment or care for a long time
- long-stay patients
- long-stay hospitals/institutions/wards (= for long-stay patients)
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- for people who wish to park their cars for a long period
- long-stay parking
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