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

The 42-year-old was defeated by Yadier del Valle via first-round TKO in just 35 seconds, marking his second consecutive stoppage loss. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

That point was in doubt late as Bay defender Aldana Cometti’s hand hit the ball on a Tessa Dellarose shot in stoppage time, but it was not ruled a handball upon quick review and Bay didn’t have to face a penalty kick. — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Summit captain Janine Sonis scored the winning goal late in stoppage time and had an assist against the Royals. — ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Mayaka staked Boise an early lead with his second goal of the season in first-half stoppage. — Idaho Statesman, 9 Aug. 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