lay over

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪ ˌoʊvər/

Definition

A stop during a journey, typically at an airport, where a passenger waits for a connecting flight.

Examples

• The airline provided a hotel voucher for our long layover in Dubai.

• We decided to lay over in London for a few days to explore the city before continuing to Paris.

• A short layover is often better than a long one when you have a lot of luggage.

Synonyms of lay over

Words with a similar meaning to lay over:

• stop
• transit
• stopover
• layover

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