layover

1 of 2

noun

lay·​over ˈlā-ˌō-vər How to pronounce layover (audio)

lay over

2 of 2

verb

laid over; laying over; lays over

intransitive verb

: to make a stopover

Examples of layover in a Sentence

Noun our flight from New York to San Francisco made a layover in Chicago Verb we'll have to lay over a discussion of the issue until the next meeting
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Even my connecting flight through New York’s LaGuardia Airport only took about four-and-a-half hours, including a short layover – a good bit less than a trip to Europe. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024 How the crash unfolded The flight was headed to Phoenix, where a layover was scheduled. Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2024
Verb
Small quantities, 18-karat gold laid over recycled brass, and biodegradable packaging are just some of the ways the brand has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable practices, with supporters including collaborator Monikh Dale. Violet Goldstone, WWD, 3 Sep. 2024 Footage of Hart reflecting on his career and working in his recording studio is interspersed between interviews of athletes reflecting on their own relationships with music and rhythm, all of which is laid over an original score by Hart himself. Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for layover 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1838, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of layover was in 1838

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“Layover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/layover. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

layover

1 of 2 noun
lay·​over ˈlā-ˌō-vər How to pronounce layover (audio)

lay over

2 of 2 verb
(ˈ)lā-ˈō-vər
: to make a temporary halt or stop

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