Vocabulary Entry

tarry

|verb • noun • adjective

verb

To delay or be tardy in acting or doing.

Example Sentences

"We decided to tarry for a while to enjoy the sunset."

"He did not want to tarry too long at the party."

"The travelers began to tarry, forgetting about their schedule."

noun

Example Sentences

"His tarry at the shop made him late for dinner."

"We had a brief tarry at the café before continuing our journey."

"The unexpected tarry caused us to miss our train."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The tarry response from the server frustrated the customers."

"Her tarry attitude led her to miss several opportunities."

"The tarry clouds overhead hinted at an approaching storm."