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noun

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

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Cabo Rojo is considered the most important stopover site for migratory species and shorebirds — including rare plovers and warblers — in the eastern Caribbean. Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2024 Travelers can also take advantage of Turkish Airlines’ stopover program to visit Turkey on the way to another destination. Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024 This Eastern European metropolis is no longer merely a stopover en route to Kraków with its captivating charm or to destinations north for a Tri-City immersion led by the port city of Gdańsk. Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024 Browse the airline's stopover offers page to see the full list. Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stop (over) 

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“Stop (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28over%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.

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