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

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

Then, there were other songs that Cole no longer liked, including some from her student days at Berklee College of Music in Boston and her and Hutchins’ 1990 stopover in Santa Cruz, California. — Tina Eves, SPIN, 9 Sep. 2026

More precise location estimates help researchers identify key stopover and wintering sites in need of protection and better understand the threats birds face throughout their journeys. — Stephanie Szarmach, The Conversation, 8 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