stopover
STOP-oh-vuh
Stopover (noun) means a short stop or break during a longer journey. Example: “We had a six-hour stopover in Dubai on the way to Sydney.”
noun
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A short stop or break during a longer journey.
"We had a six-hour stopover in Dubai on the way to Sydney."
"They planned a two-night stopover in Rome before flying home."
How to use stopover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brief pause in a trip, especially a layover between flights.
Common pairings
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overnight stopover
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Word forms
- Plural
- stopovers
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Etymology
Formed from the phrase to stop over, made into a single noun.
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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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