pit stop

American  

[pit stop] / ˈpɪt ˌstɒp /

noun

1. Auto Racing. a stop in the pits during a race, in which a competing car receives gasoline, a change of tires, or other servicing or repair.

2. Informal. any brief stop, as during a ride or trip in an automobile, so that one may get refreshments, use a restroom, etc.

3. a place where one makes such stops.

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pit stop British  

noun

1. motor racing a brief stop made at a pit by a racing car for repairs, refuelling, etc

2. informal any stop made during a car journey for refreshment, rest, or refuelling

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Etymology

Origin of pit stop

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

Blue Sushi Sake Grill is one of those establishments, and makes for a great pit stop during your downtime.

From Salon

Departed Bangor, Maine, at 10:25 a.m. after a pit stop.

From The Wall Street Journal

The nerviest moment for Norris came after his first pit stop, when he came up behind Tsunoda in a battle for third place.

From BBC

They were going to emerge from their final pit stops with at least one car, and probably both, behind Verstappen.

From BBC

Russell made an early pit stop for the hard tyres, but Norris and Verstappen stayed out.

From BBC