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
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.
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Long considered a quick stopover on the way to the glamorous Amalfi Coast, Capri, or Ischia, Naples (Napoli in Italian) is garnering more attention these days.
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Lloyd's List, citing ship registry and tracking data, reported that the vessel is owned by a Chinese shipping company and was ultimately bound for China with a stopover in an Omani port, south of the strait.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026
The wetlands are a popular stopover for migrating birds, making Ponca a great destination for birdwatchers.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Lloyd's List, citing ship registry and tracking data, reported that the vessel is owned by a Chinese shipping company and was ultimately bound for China with a stopover in an Omani port, south of the strait.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026
The wetlands are a popular stopover for migrating birds, making Ponca a great destination for birdwatchers.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Stopover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stopover. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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stopover
noun
stop·over
-ˌō-vər
1
: a stop in the course of one's journey
2
: a stopping place on a journey
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