stop-and-go

adjective

ˌstäp-ən-ˈgō 

-ᵊm-

attributively -ˌgō

: of, relating to, or involving frequent stops

especially : controlled or regulated by traffic lights

stop-and-go driving

Examples of stop-and-go in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For Raney, who teaches the All Kids Bike program at his school, some of his favorite moments come when students begin lifting their feet and riding in stop-and-go spurts. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Here are some of the ways Atlanta-area drivers and racing fans can trade stop-and-go traffic for something a lot more fun. — Chris Teague, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026

These stop-and-go movements became increasingly common as the channel widened. — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Even if your routes are similar, traffic conditions may have changed, and more stop-and-go driving will wear brakes faster. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stop-and-go

• afterglow
• akimbo
• albino
• aliquot
• allegro
• amigo
• apropos
• audio
• bungalow
• calico
• calypso
• cameo