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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Procopio suggests a trip to the city of El Alamein, a coastal town in northwestern Egypt, with a stopover in the Siwa Desert.
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Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Over the years, J&J became known as a relaxed hangout near the city art museums and a popular stopover for cowboys during the Stock Show and Rodeo.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
With a little something for everyone, Casablanca beckons curious minds to linger for an enriching exploration beyond a quick stopover.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
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.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
Over the years, J&J became known as a relaxed hangout near the city art museums and a popular stopover for cowboys during the Stock Show and Rodeo.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2026
With a little something for everyone, Casablanca beckons curious minds to linger for an enriching exploration beyond a quick stopover.
—Liza Foreman, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2026
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.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Stopover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stopover. Accessed 13 May. 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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