The meaning of TARRY is to delay or be tardy in acting or doing. How to use tarry in a sentence.

TARRY definition: to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn. See examples of tarry used in a sentence.

To delay or be tardy in beginning or doing anything, esp. in coming or going; to wait before doing something; to linger, loiter. I coniure þe..þatou titli me telle & tarie nouȝ no lenger. Be thou myndeful …

1. to stay in a place; sojourn. 2. to delay or be tardy in acting, starting, etc.; linger or loiter. 3. to wait. n. 4. a stay; sojourn. tar′ri•er, n. of, like, or smeared with tar. Random House Kernerman Webster's …

Two old boys tarried on the street corner, discussing cattle. [VERB] If you describe something as tarry, you mean that it has a lot of tar in it or is like tar. I smelled tarry melted asphalt. ...cups of tarry …

Dec 14, 2025 · From Middle English terrie, equivalent to tar +‎ -y. Rhymes: -ɑːɹi. tarry (comparative tarrier, superlative tarriest)

TARRY meaning: 1. to stay somewhere for longer than expected and delay leaving 2. to stay somewhere for longer…. Learn more.

Definition of tarry verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Tarry definition: To delay or be late in going, coming, or doing something.

Get a quick, free translation! TARRY definition: 1. to stay somewhere for longer than expected and delay leaving 2. to stay somewhere for longer…. Learn more.