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

Boston Dynamics has also redesigned its exterior panels to withstand falling boxes and repositioned the emergency stop button to reduce accidental safety stoppages. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Nashville used two own goals and a stoppage-time score by Sam Surridge to erase a two-goal deficit and beat New York 3-2 on a rainy Sunday, ending the Red Bulls' postseason hopes. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

As rules analysts explained, that runoff is only required when the helmet coming off is the reason for the clock stoppage. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

As thousands of residents lost power and traffic signals went dark, Waymo robotaxis recorded nearly 1,600 stoppages lasting at least two minutes, blocking traffic and contributing to widespread gridlock. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Oct. 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