stop-off
noun
stop-off
American
[stop-awf, -of]
/ ˈstɒpˌɔf, -ˌɒf /
Or
stopoff
noun
stop off
British
verb
noun
stop off
Idioms
Etymology
Origin of stop-off
First recorded in 1865–70; noun use of verb phrase stop off
Example Sentences
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But experts warn the sprawling salt flats of Montenegro's Ulcinj salina, a vital stop-off for migrating flamingos, pelicans and other species, is fading fast.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
With no warning, Kelly decides to fly to Europe to spend time with his daughters and get his head together - albeit with a stop-off in Italy to collect a lifetime achievement prize.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
In a place where food can be pricey, it’s a budget-conscious salve to a grumbling stomach and a quick stop-off in between a busy sightseeing itinerary.
From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2024
But for one honoree, James C. Nicola, the longtime artistic director of New York Theater Workshop, there would be no stop-off for toasts at the Plaza Hotel or after-midnight carousing at Tavern on the Green.
From New York Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
It did not seem credible that the great man would make a special stop-off on his way to the coast, just to pay me a visit.
From Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative by Harry Kemp
“Where L.A. is really struggling is in that network of smaller parks that serve the central city, the everyday parks where you stop off for lunch or after work.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
Its port is where many vessels stop off to load up on the marine fuel that powers their voyages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Goalkeeper Matz Sels leads the way in the league with eight clean sheets and although he had a comfortable afternoon on Merseyside, he did make a sharp stop off Beto to preserve another shutout.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2024
Students on the other buses were to stop off at a community college for a break before heading back to Long Island.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 21, 2023
"And while you're at it, stop off at the cow lady, the both of you, and get yourselves a couple of mugs to drink."
From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman
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