stopover
3 synonyms for stopover, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A short stop or break during a longer journey.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
layover
way station
How to use stopover
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stopover in
overnight stopover
Etymology
Formed from the phrase to stop over, made into a single noun.
Full origin of stopover →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.
