Stopover

/ˈstɒpˌoʊ.vər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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.

We had a stopover in New York before flying to Europe.

A planned intermediate stop on a journey, often used to break up long trips or to explore another city.

I booked a flight with a stopover in Tokyo to explore the city.

An unplanned or forced break in travel, typically due to delays or scheduling issues.

Due to bad weather, we had an unexpected stopover in Denver.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

layover

A short rest or break between parts of a journey.

flight connection

The process of transferring from one flight to another.

Slang Meanings

Pit stop

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

Quick break

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