Synonyms of stop (over)

stopover 1 of 2

noun

ˈstäp-ˌō-vər 

as in stop

a brief halt in a journey

I've been to Belgium—if you count a stopover in Brussels on my way to Istanbul

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stop
• layover
• rest
• pause
• break

stop (over)

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verb

as in to stop (by or in)

Related Words

• stop (by or in)
• camp (out in)
• run (in)
• stay (at)
• pop (in)
• call (on or upon)
• drop in
• drop by
• tarry (in)
• sojourn (at)
• invade
• infest
• resort (to)
• overrun
• take in
• swarm
• hang (at)
• attend
• affect
• haunt
• patronize
• frequent
• visit
• habituate

Dissimilar Words

• avoid
• escape
• evade
• shun
• shake
• elude
• dodge
• eschew
• duck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stop (over)

Verb

From South Africa to Rwanda and then Benin, the PFL is crafting a continental footprint that blends North-South-East-West representation, making Africa not just a stopover, but a permanent stage in its global calendar. —Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025

Within the span of days, Nashville's nonstop routes to Europe will effectively triple, opening up dozens of convenient connections and stopover options for travelers. —Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025

In addition to its strategic military importance, Anchorage is a familiar stopover for diplomatic missions traveling between Europe and Asia. —Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025

The incident occurred in Chasoti town of Kishtwar district, a stopover point on a popular pilgrimage route. —Reuters, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025