ˈstayer

/ ˈsteɪə /

noun

1. a person or thing that stays
2. informal.
   1. a persistent or tenacious person
   2. horse racing a persistent horse

Example Sentences

A year ago it was himself and McIlroy who went out in the final group with a four-shot lead, but for all his excellence, Hovland is not known as a stayer in these championships.

From BBC

“Once I saw that horse turning for home, he’s a stayer, he doesn’t get tired,” Baffert said.

From Seattle Times

Favorite and English stayer Deauville Legend was fourth, and Realm of Flowers finished fifth.

From Seattle Times

Those "movers" who typically arrive in London in their twenties on average earn 33% more than "stayers", says research from the Institute for Employment Studies, published by the commission.

From BBC

“I have ridden some great horses but he’ll go down as one of the great stayers...I’m very proud of the horse, he’s been phenomenal, he gives people so much joy,” added the Italian.

From Reuters