Synonyms of stop (over)

stop (over) 1 of 2

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

stopover

2 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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stop (over)

Noun

During our stopover in London, British Airways had some initial trouble checking me in for the next leg of the flight but put me on the plane to Dublin. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

In addition to flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines offers no-cost stopovers in Istanbul, where travelers can add a stop in Istanbul at no extra cost. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026

What happened Two bombs exploded Tuesday morning near the Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during his historic stopover in Syria. — Peter Weber, TheWeek, 7 July 2026

With this whirlwind itinerary, travelers can make the most of short stopovers in the Land of Fire and Ice. — Rick Steves, Washington Post, 28 June 2026