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stopover

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noun

as in stop
a brief halt in a journey I've been to Belgium—if you count a stopover in Brussels on my way to Istanbul

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Land extensions give passengers a chance to enjoy cities that may otherwise serve as a quick stopover for starting and ending a cruise, as well. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 This historic hotel has become a noted stopover for those traveling between this world and the next. Roger Naylor and Scott Craven, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024 The place has also become a favorite stopover for thru-hikers coming off the Appalachian Trail. Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 6 Oct. 2024 Ristorante il Piccolo If the not-so-distant Adriatic is calling your appetite, this homey seafood restaurant on the approach to San Marino City is a worthy stopover. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for stop (over) 

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“Stop (over).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stop%20%28over%29. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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