rest stop
noun
a stop made, as during a motor trip, to allow passengers to stretch their legs, use rest rooms, get refreshments, etc.
a rest area, as a roadside parking or picnic area.
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Origin of rest stop
First recorded in 1970–75
Words nearby rest stop
restrictive covenant, restrictive practice, restrike, rest room, restructure, rest stop, restump, resubmit, result, resultant, resultant tone
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