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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Land extensions give passengers a chance to enjoy cities that may otherwise serve as a quick stopover for starting and ending a cruise, as well. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 This historic hotel has become a noted stopover for those traveling between this world and the next. Roger Naylor and Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024 The place has also become a favorite stopover for thru-hikers coming off the Appalachian Trail. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2024 Ristorante il Piccolo If the not-so-distant Adriatic is calling your appetite, this homey seafood restaurant on the approach to San Marino City is a worthy stopover. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 9 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 8 Nov. 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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