The stopover
Example: Stopover is longer stop during international travel route
Definition
"The stopover" refers to a longer stop or break during an international travel route, typically made to rest, change planes, or visit a place briefly before continuing to the final destination. It differs from a simple layover by its extended duration.
Etymology
The word "stopover" combines 'stop' and 'over' to describe a pause 'over' the course of a journey. It emerged in the early 20th century with the rise of international air travel, allowing travelers to break up long trips, sometimes to explore a city briefly before continuing.
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"The stopover" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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