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

That enabled stopover landings at the historic Stanley Hotel. — Tim Jackson, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026

For generations, Dexter, Michigan, has been a popular stopover for fall leaf peepers looking for a cold swig of apple cider. — Stacey Brugeman, Midwest Living, 27 Aug. 2026

Adding an airline stopover to your next flight itinerary is one of the best ways to maximize your airfare and stretch your vacation time. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

For millennia, Pacific atolls were important stopover and cultural sites for Polynesians who crossed the Pacific Ocean on seafaring voyages. — NPR, 3 Aug. 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