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

Synonyms of stopover

• stop

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The city is part of India’s popular Golden Triangle tourist circuit, but all of the above makes a compelling case for Jaipur being more than just a brief stopover. — Shalbha Sarda, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026

His victory feels more like a stopover in his political journey than a long-term resting place. — Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 7 Nov. 2026

Other airlines that serve the Sacramento airport also offer flights to Oahu, but with stopovers, according to those airline websites and FlightAware. — Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026

Atmos allows one stopover of up to 14 days per one-way flight on eligible international itineraries. — Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for stopover

• carryover
• changeover
• crossover
• cutover
• flashover
• hangover
• holdover
• layover
• leftover
• makeover
• moreover
• passover

Kids Definition

stopover

noun

stop·​over -ˌō-vər 

1

: a stop in the course of one's journey

2

: a stopping place on a journey