How do you spell Linger?
Correct spelling
linger
Remember: linger has 'ling' like lingering + 'er' - no double letters needed
Why is linger spelled this way?
From Old English lengan, to prolong. To linger is to stretch time — staying longer than necessity requires, presence extended by choice.
Common misspellings of linger
lingarlinjerlingurlingger
Example
The aroma of fresh coffee seemed to linger in the kitchen long after breakfast.