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Definition of stopover

stopover

/ˈstɑːpˌoʊ.vɚ/
stop · o · ver
Plural:stopovers
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stopover Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A brief stay or break at an intermediate point during a journey, especially between connecting flights.

Example

"Our flight to Sydney includes a twenty-four-hour stopover in Singapore, giving us enough time to explore the city."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a single word, 'stopover' is a noun (e.g., 'a brief stopover in Tokyo'), whereas the two-word form 'stop over' functions as a phrasal verb (e.g., 'we decided to stop over for the night').

• Rhymes for stopover

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stopover. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stopover
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