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

Toronto was on a three-game losing streak of its own, snapping it on Saturday with a 2-1 victory over CF Montreal, thanks to two second-half stoppage-time goals. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Lily Yohannes nearly scored for the United States in stoppage time, but Misa Rodríguez made a diving save. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Lukas MacNaughton scored on a diving header in the seventh minute of first-half stoppage time and Roman Burki had five saves. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Lukas MacNaughton scored on a diving header in the seventh minute of first-half stoppage time and Roman Bürki had five saves. — CBS News, 12 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