rest stop
Americannoun
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a stop made, as during a ride or trip in an automobile, so that one may get refreshments, use a restroom, etc.
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a rest area, as a roadside parking or picnic area.
noun
Etymology
Origin of rest stop
First recorded in 1970–75
Example Sentences
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“When one blinks, will the rest stop investing in the buildout?”
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
Allan was caught on video in 2022 using a takeout bag to swat at a union supporter who surprised him at a rest stop.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
But in recent months, I have noticed that what appeared to be peak Daily Me was perhaps just a rest stop on the way to the actual summit of Me Mountain.
From Slate • Mar. 15, 2024
Not all countries mandate regular rest stops for long journeys but those that do often mandate rest stop times that are too short to allow meaningful recovery.
From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2024
I was overwhelmed by the amount of food in the rest stop.
From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince
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