stopover

noun

stop·​over ˈstäp-ˌō-vər How to pronounce stopover (audio)
1
: a stop at an intermediate point in one's journey
2
: a stopping place on a journey

Examples of stopover in a Sentence

The city is a favorite stopover for tourists. I've been to Belgium—if you count a stopover in Brussels on my way to Istanbul.
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New York City is a key stopover for migratory birds from the Atlantic flyway. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Green spaces in urban environments, like at Lakeshore State Park, can be important stopovers to rest. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 9 Dec. 2024 Travelers on Etihad’s new Atlanta flight and connecting on to another destination can take advantage of the airline’s Abu Dhabi stopover program. Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024 The valley location and close proximity to Hollywood’s studios made Sable Ranch a stopover option for decades for film and TV productions. Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stopover 

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of stopover was in 1885

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“Stopover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stopover. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

stopover

noun
stop·​over -ˌō-vər How to pronounce stopover (audio)
1
: a stop in the course of one's journey
2
: a stopping place on a journey

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