pit stop

noun

1

: a stop at the pits during an automobile race

2

a(1)

: a stop (as during a trip) for fuel, food, or rest or for use of a restroom

(2)

: a temporary deviation from a direct or usual course

a career pit stop … where he worked temporarily in between TV jobs

—Mark Lorando

b(1)

: a place where a pit stop is or can be made

(2)

: an establishment providing food or drink

Examples of pit stop in a Sentence

We made a pit stop for some food before getting back on the highway.

This little town is an ideal pit stop between the two cities.

Recent Examples on the Web

The quiet residential area on Tyler street is the unofficial pit stop where Brandl's support team ensures his bike is in tip-top condition. —Angelika Ytuarte, Journal Sentinel, 22 June 2024

Lap 45: After all drivers go through green-flag pit stops, Ty Gibbs takes over the lead. —Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2024

Anywhere Day on May 16 In honor of Bike Month, the city of Santee is participating in Bike Anywhere Day on May 16 and a pit stop will be at the intersection of Mast Boulevard and Carlton Hills Boulevard from 7 to 10 a.m. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2024

As May the 4th approaches, Mark Hamill is making a significant pit stop in Washington, D.C. The actor, 72, appeared at the White House on Friday, May 3, ahead of Star Wars Day to participate in a press briefing alongside White House Press Secretary Karine-Jean Pierre. —Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

pit stop

noun

1

: a stop at the pits during an automobile race

2

a

: a stop (as during a trip) for fuel, food, or rest or for use of a restroom

b

: a place where a pit stop is or can be made