layover

1 of 2

noun

lay·​over ˈlā-ˌō-vər How to pronounce layover (audio)

lay over

2 of 2

verb

laid over; laying over; lays over

intransitive verb

: to make a stopover

Examples of layover in a Sentence

Noun our flight from New York to San Francisco made a layover in Chicago Verb we'll have to lay over a discussion of the issue until the next meeting
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Gaming enthusiasts will soon have another airport destination for their layover entertainment, as Minneapolis, Minnesota, adds video gaming lounges to its offerings. Melvin Backman, Quartz, 23 Oct. 2024 Travelers may also consider adding an extended layover in Minneapolis, as the city is home to famed attractions such as the Mall of America and U.S. Bank Stadium, where the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings play. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
Verb
But really, the foundations of this have been laid over decades! John Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 These are laid over snow mounds and the joins taped together to seal everything in. Chris Baraniuk, WIRED, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for layover 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1838, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of layover was in 1838

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Cite this Entry

“Layover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layover. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

layover

1 of 2 noun
lay·​over ˈlā-ˌō-vər How to pronounce layover (audio)

lay over

2 of 2 verb
(ˈ)lā-ˈō-vər
: to make a temporary halt or stop

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