Synonyms for

Stopover

Verb / ˈstɑ:ˌpəʊvɜ: / Another word for stopover — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A brief stay in the course of a journey.

Synonyms & similar words

waystation layover stop layover transit intermission rest pause interval break visit sojourn stay delay halt stop stall wait respite breather interlude recess stoppage

Example sentences

  1. Our flight had a stopover in Atlanta before we arrived in New York.
  2. We had a stopover in a small town for lunch during our road trip.
  3. The train had a stopover in a beautiful city, so we decided to explore it.
  4. I had a stopover in London on my way to Paris and visited some famous landmarks.
  5. We had a long stopover at the airport, so we played some board games to pass the time.

Quotes

  • Sometimes the most scenic roads in life are the detours you didn't mean to take. - Angela N. Blount
  • Traveling is not just seeing the new; it is also leaving behind. Not just opening doors; also closing them behind you, never to return. But the place you have left forever is always there for you to see whenever you shut your eyes. - Jan Myrdal
  • We travel for romance, we travel for architecture, and we travel to be lost. - Ray Bradbury

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