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stopover

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Noun — A short stop or break during a longer journey.

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layover way station

How to use stopover

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stopover in overnight stopover

Etymology

Formed from the phrase to stop over, made into a single noun.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “stopover” mean?

The word “stopover” means a short stop or break during a longer journey. In plain terms, a brief pause in a trip, especially a layover between flights.

How do you pronounce “stopover”?

“Stopover” is pronounced STOP-oh-vuh (/ˈstɑpˌoʊvɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “stopover” in a sentence?

Here is “stopover” used in a sentence: “We had a six-hour stopover in Dubai on the way to Sydney.”

What part of speech is “stopover”?

“Stopover” is a noun.

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