stopover
Translation
stopover, layover
Examples
We had a stopover in Dubai for two nights.
We had a stopover in Dubai for two nights.
The flight includes a brief stopover in Seoul.
The flight includes a brief stopover in Seoul.
Grammar Patterns
a stopover in ((a place)) a short stay in a place during a long journey We had a stopover in Dubai.
Similar Words
Synonyms: layover, break, halt
Etymology
A combination of 'stop' and 'over'. It suggests you 'stop' somewhere and stay 'over' for a period during a journey.
Memory Tips
A 'stopover' often implies a stay of more than 24 hours, while a 'layover' is typically a shorter connection time.