stopovers

Definition of stopoversnext
plural of stopover
as in stops
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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Recent Examples of stopovers The cabins introduce new premium seating, including business and first-class suites, to make the flight as comfortable as possible for those who would benefit from faster journeys without stopovers. Marisa Garcia, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 The boy meets charming flight attendants (including Ella Bleu Travolta) and experiences stopovers as well as first class in a life-changing trip. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 May 2026 The city-state is a regional hub for business travel and airline stopovers and has hosted major events, including the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix and concerts by megastars Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Blackpink. Sydney Goh, CNBC, 11 May 2026 Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (played by Ella Bleu and Olga Hoffmann), unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy's future. Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 Best Places to Stay The Wigwam Motel In honor of Route 66’s 100th anniversary, Heberer recommended a couple of stopovers for visitors heading in either direction. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026 Of those that do, fewer are likely to consider stopovers, which will hit their countries’ hospitality sectors. Dominic Dudley, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026 One of the most popular stopovers in Big Sur has been decimated — and no one knows why. Gregory Thomas, San Francisco Chronicle, 2 Mar. 2026 Other airlines have maintained their flights to the island but will be refueling their planes with stopovers in the Dominican Republic. Andrea Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stopovers
stops
Noun
  • The setup is designed to reduce the number of stops and miles that vendors have to complete to reach the various distribution facilities.
    Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
  • What To Watch For Whether West’s upcoming tour stops are canceled.
    Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

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“Stopovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stopovers. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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