layover

1 of 2

noun

lay·​over ˈlā-ˌō-vər 

: stopover

lay over

2 of 2

verb

laid over; laying over; lays over

transitive verb

: postpone

intransitive verb

: to make a stopover

Synonyms

Noun

• stop
• stopover

Verb

• defer
• delay
• hold off (on)
• hold over
• hold up
• postpone
• put off
• put over
• remit
• shelve

Examples of layover in a Sentence

Noun

our flight from New York to San Francisco made a layover in Chicago

Verb

we'll have to lay over a discussion of the issue until the next meeting

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Gaming enthusiasts will soon have another airport destination for their layover entertainment, as Minneapolis, Minnesota, adds video gaming lounges to its offerings. —Melvin Backman, Quartz, 23 Oct. 2024

Travelers may also consider adding an extended layover in Minneapolis, as the city is home to famed attractions such as the Mall of America and U.S. Bank Stadium, where the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings play. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024

Verb

Sticks were partially laid over the bodies, Olehy said. —Jeremy Edwards, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024

But really, the foundations of this have been laid over decades! —John Werner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1838, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Kids Definition

layover

1 of 2 noun

lay·​over ˈlā-ˌō-vər 

: stopover sense 1

lay over

2 of 2 verb

(ˈ)lā-ˈō-vər

: to make a temporary halt or stop