Meaning & Definition of word "Stopover"

Stopover

/ˈstɒpˌoʊ.vər/

1. A brief stop or break in a journey, especially in air travel, during which a traveler may stay for a period of time before continuing to their final destination.
- Example: We had a stopover in New York before flying to Europe.
2. A planned intermediate stop on a journey, often used to break up long trips or to explore another city.
- Example: I booked a flight with a stopover in Tokyo to explore the city.
3. An unplanned or forced break in travel, typically due to delays or scheduling issues.
- Example: Due to bad weather, we had an unexpected stopover in Denver.

The term 'stopover' emerged in the early 20th century, combining 'stop' meaning to halt and 'over' referring to a longer duration.

layover:

A period of waiting between connecting flights.

stopover flight:

A flight that includes a planned stop before the final destination.

long stopover:

A significant delay or break at an interim point during travel.

layover:

A short rest or break between parts of a journey.

flight connection:

The process of transferring from one flight to another.

Meaning: Pit stop

Example Sentence: We made a pit stop in Chicago on our way to San Francisco.

Meaning: Quick break

Example Sentence: We took a quick break in Denver before heading to Seattle.