stopover

[ˈstɒpˌəʊvə]

stopover Definition

• 1. a short stay in a place that you make while you are on a longer journey to somewhere else
• 2. a place where a plane stops for a short time on a long flight

Using stopover: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stopover" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We had a stopover in Dubai on our way to Thailand.

• Example

  The flight from New York to Sydney has a stopover in Los Angeles.

• Example

  I always try to schedule a stopover in Paris when I'm flying to Europe.

stopover Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stopover

• layover
• transit
• intermission

Phrases with stopover

• direct flight without stopovers

  a flight from one place to another without any stops in between

  Example

  I prefer direct flights without stopovers, even if they are more expensive.

• stopover city

  a city where you have a stopover during a long flight

  Example

  Dubai is a popular stopover city for flights between Europe and Asia.

• stopover package

  a travel package that includes a stopover in a particular city or country

  Example

  The airline offers a stopover package that includes a hotel stay and tours of the city.

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Summary: stopover in Brief

A 'stopover' [ˈstɒpˌəʊvə] is a brief stay in a place during a longer journey, often used to break up a long flight. Examples include 'We had a stopover in Dubai on our way to Thailand.' and 'I always try to schedule a stopover in Paris when I'm flying to Europe.' Other phrases include 'stopover city' and 'stopover package,' which refer to the city where the stopover occurs and a travel package that includes a stopover, respectively.