as in to postpone
to assign to a later time
we'll have to lay over a discussion of the issue until the next meeting
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of layover
Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 29 Nov. 2024
In some cases, that journey is a long one with multiple layovers, disruptions, lost luggage, and cancelations.
—Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
But really, the foundations of this have been laid over decades!
—John Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for layover 
Noun
The Tennessee Railway Museum's excursion trains from Nashville have made the town a primary destination for its 500 riders, and Watertown is a very amenable host, often organizing events and activities for the train's layover.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 29 Nov. 2024
In some cases, that journey is a long one with multiple layovers, disruptions, lost luggage, and cancelations.
—Andrew Hay, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
Sticks were partially laid over the bodies, Olehy said.
—Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
But really, the foundations of this have been laid over decades!
—John Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for layover
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layover
Noun
-
In Gaza, Palestinians were tempering their hopes for a stop to Israel’s campaign, which has devastated much of the territory and driven around 90% of its 2.3 million people from their homes.—
Victoria Eastwood,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
-
She’s been dancing around the West Coast during a two-decade career with stops at the Sacramento Ballet, Washington Ballet and Smuin Contemporary Ballet.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
But Goodman suffered a cut over his left eye while training, and that match was postponed until January 24.—
Josh Katzowitz,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
-
With those factors taken into consideration, the NBA postponed the game, with no date currently set for the game to be made up.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
International travelers might also want to consider a stopover to cut costs.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Jan. 2025
-
Wyoming migration researcher Hall Sawyer once described stopovers as pit stops on a long interstate road trip.—
Christine Peterson,
Vox,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Due to the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, CBS delayed the start of the reboot of classic game show Hollywood Squares until Thursday, January 16 at 8 p.m. ET.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
-
President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court to delay its implementation of the upcoming law and reportedly met with TikTok’s chief executive officer Shou Chew last month.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Things a YouTube creator might put over a landscape video.—
Liz Pelly,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
-
Pendant lights: $79.99 Pendant lights provide a concentrated light that many people choose to put over their sinks in the kitchen.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
30 Sep. 2024
Verb
-
In effect, if not traded within the next month, the trade drama with Butler merely would be deferred until the offseason.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2025
-
Mike, though, now faces the harsh reality of a dream deferred.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near layover
Cite this Entry
“Layover.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layover. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share