stopover

noun

stop·​over ˈstäp-ˌō-vər 

1

: a stop at an intermediate point in one's journey

2

: a stopping place on a journey

Synonyms of stopover

• stop

Examples of stopover in a Sentence

The city is a favorite stopover for tourists.

I've been to Belgium—if you count a stopover in Brussels on my way to Istanbul.

Recent Examples on the Web

The reconnaissance of Phobos by MMX could also help future mission planners consider whether the moon is a suitable location for human exploration, perhaps as a stopover between Earth and Mars, Kawakatsu said. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026

Those programs let travelers break up a long-haul flight at no extra airfare; SAS allows a stopover for up to 72 hours, and Icelandair allows up to 21 nights on certain fares. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2026

When not in use, the beds would fill with rainwater, and bird enthusiasts went there to view shorebirds, waterfowl and other species that used the site as a stopover point during migration seasons. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Most travelers who find themselves here are on brief stopovers en route to or from other destinations in Newfoundland and Labrador. — Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stopover

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover

Kids Definition

stopover

noun

stop·​over -ˌō-vər 

1

: a stop in the course of one's journey

2

: a stopping place on a journey