stopover

/ˌstɑpˈoʊvər/
/ˈstɒpəʊvə/
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Other forms: stopovers

Definitions of stopover
  1. noun
    a stopping place on a journey
    “there is a stopover to change planes in Chicago”
    synonyms: way station
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    type of:
    stop
    a spot where something halts or pauses
  2. noun
    a brief stay in the course of a journey
    “they made a stopover to visit their friends”
    synonyms: layover, stop
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    night-stop
    a break in a journey for the night
    pit stop
    a brief stop at a pit during an automobile race to take on fuel or service the car
    pit stop
    a stop during an automobile trip for rest and refreshment
    stand
    a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance
    type of:
    stay
    continuing or remaining in a place or state
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