layovers

plural of layover
as in stops
a brief halt in a journey our flight from New York to San Francisco made a layover in Chicago

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Recent Examples of layovers Spanx has become a go-to for exactly that kind of clothing—soft, stretchy fabrics that hold up through security lines, layovers, and everything in between. Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026 Emirates With its Dubai Connect program, Emirates offers travelers with extended layovers in Dubai an array of complimentary perks, including a one-night hotel stay, visa, meals, and transfers to and from the airport. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026 Christa says the biggest mistake travelers make on short layovers is trying to cram too much into the available time. Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 If no direct flight is available, Josefsson suggests booking flights with longer layovers. Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Hours lost to layovers and airline schedules that don't align with business priorities. Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 But flying round trip between those two African capitals would often cost more than a thousand dollars and require multiple layovers. Editorial Board, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026 The shortest flights from Paraguay, says Núñez, take about 20 hours with one or two layovers, but some are up to 40 hours long. Gabriel Sama, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 To access Sidecar by The Centurion® Lounge, Card Members must arrive within 90 minutes of their departing flight (including layovers). Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for layovers
stops
Noun
  • An unvaccinated passenger with measles traveled earlier this month on Amtrak trains and buses from Chicago to multiple stops across California, state health officials said Friday evening.
    Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Fans streamed through the area, buying up Ole Miss gear while making stops within local restaurants to kick their weekend off.
    Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Layovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/layovers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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