stoppage

noun

stop·​page ˈstä-pij 

: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped : halt, obstruction

a stoppage in play

Synonyms of stoppage

• cessation
• halt
• ending
• end
• conclusion

Examples of stoppage in a Sentence

The penalty caused a stoppage in play.

There have been more than 10 minutes in stoppages.

10 minutes of stoppage time

Recent Examples on the Web

Luighi Hanri Sousa Santos added a PK goal two minutes into stoppage time in his league debut and NYCFC led 2-0 at the break. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Van previously claimed the belt from Pantoja at UFC 323 due to an injury stoppage just 26 seconds into their fight, ending Pantoja's four-defense reign. — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

During second half stoppage time, Angel City striker Sydney Leroux joined the match as a substitute. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Following Dreyer’s eighth MLS goal this year, the Dane was shown a second yellow card in stoppage time for a hard foul on Son Heung-min, but the damage was already done. — Josh Gross, Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing stoppage

• work stoppage

Kids Definition

stoppage

noun

stop·​page ˈstäp-ij 

: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped