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

Romelu Lukaku scored the fourth goal just at the end of stoppage time, and ending the USMNT’s dreams. — Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

The winning goal, before the end of stoppage time, now seemed inevitable for Argentina. — Sean Gregory, Time, 7 July 2026

Argentina began to mount their counter attack with a 79th minute goal from Cristian Romero followed by Messi's 83rd minute goal, and finally a stoppage time goal for Enzo Fernández to improbably lift Argentina over Egypt in a miraculous comeback. — Mason Leib, ABC News, 7 July 2026

Instead, Romelu Lukaku, Belgium's superstar striker, put a cherry on top of their victory with a stoppage time goal past Freese in the second half. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 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