The layover
Example: Layover is stop between flights during longer journey
Definition
"The layover" refers to a temporary stop or break between flights during a longer journey, where passengers wait at an intermediate airport before continuing to their final destination. It usually involves a period of waiting that can vary in length from a short pause to several hours or more.
Etymology
The term "layover" originated in the early 20th century, primarily in American English, combining "lay" meaning to rest or remain in a place temporarily, and "over" indicating a period of time. It was initially used in transportation contexts to describe a pause in travel, especially in rail or air journeys.
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"The layover" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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