Word
stopover
US/ˈstɑˌpoʊvɝ/
UK/stˈɒpəʊvɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a short break during a long journey, especially when you are traveling by plane. You usually stay at an airport for a few hours before continuing to your final destination.
n. a brief halt in a journey, typically at an airport or port, before continuing to the final destination. Often used in the context of international air travel.
Examples
“We have a three-hour stopover in Dubai before our flight home.”
“The flight from London to Sydney requires a stopover in Singapore, which allows passengers to stretch their legs and grab a meal.”
“While the primary purpose of the trip was a business conference in Tokyo, the long-haul flight necessitated a stopover in Seoul, where the delegation spent the evening exploring the city's historic districts.”
Examples
simple
“We have a three-hour stopover in Dubai before our flight home.”
contextual
“The flight from London to Sydney requires a stopover in Singapore, which allows passengers to stretch their legs and grab a meal.”
complex
“While the primary purpose of the trip was a business conference in Tokyo, the long-haul flight necessitated a stopover in Seoul, where the delegation spent the evening exploring the city's historic districts.”
Real-World Examples
“Qantas currently offers flights from Sydney to New York with a stopover in Los Angeles, which take 21 hours and typically cost more than $1,400 one way or more than $1,900 return.” “A stopover in Thailand was welcome relief for thousands of troops aboard the U.S.S.” Etymology
Deverbal from stop over.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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