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
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
He added: "For any Brontë fan - any literature fan - it's a key stop-off place."
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2023
Choose among a range of kayaking experiences, offering stop-off points, views of the Olympics and potential orca sightings.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2022
Faix, yer ticket reads straight through, wid no stop-off priv'leges whatever.
From Desert Conquest or, Precious Waters by Clarence H. (Clarence Herbert) Rowe
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
Responding to latest reports, Mazón insisted that he did not stop off anywhere on the way to the government building and he denied that Ms Vilaplana had driven him there, insisting that he walked.
From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2025
A flurry of fans press onward toward Brookside, while some stop off at the venue’s restrooms, much more suited to modern standards than those in the lot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2025
Against Florida, Daccord made a huge stop off Aaron Ekblad to keep things scoreless at a time the Kraken were being outshot 9-3 the opening frame.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
Toby had never listened to Elvis before, but he had that mess cranking not five minutes after he’d bought the tape at the truck stop off of 1-40.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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