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stopover
noun stop·over \ˈstäp-ˌō-vər\
: a brief period of time when you stop at a place during a journey; also : a place where a stopover occurs
Full Definition of STOPOVER
1
: a stop at an intermediate point in one's journey
2
: a stopping place on a journey
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First Known Use of STOPOVER
1885
Rhymes with STOPOVER
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STOPOVER Defined for Kids
stopover
noun stop·over \ˈstäp-ˌō-vər\
Definition of STOPOVER for Kids
: a stop made during a journey
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