Layover: meaning, definitions and examples
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layover
[ ˈleɪˌoʊvər ]
air travel
A layover is a period of time when you have to wait at an airport between two flights.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I had a four-hour layover in Atlanta on my way to New York.
- Our layover in Amsterdam was only 1 hour, so we barely had time to grab a snack.
general
A layover can also refer to a short stay in a place during a longer journey.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- We decided to have a layover in Paris on our way to Italy to explore the city for a day.
- Their layover in London turned into a memorable experience as they visited the main attractions.
informal
To layover means to stay somewhere temporarily, especially during a journey.
Synonyms
rest, stop over
Examples of usage
- We layovered at a cozy bed and breakfast in the countryside for the night.
- They decided to layover in the small town to rest before continuing their road trip.
Translations
Translations of the word "layover" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escala
🇮🇳 विश्राम
🇩🇪 Zwischenstopp
🇮🇩 persinggahan
🇺🇦 пересадка
🇵🇱 przesiadka
🇯🇵 乗り継ぎ
🇫🇷 escale
🇪🇸 escala
🇹🇷 aktarma
🇰🇷 경유
🇸🇦 توقف مؤقت
🇨🇿 přestup
🇸🇰 prestup
🇨🇳 中转
🇸🇮 postanek
🇮🇸 milliáfangi
🇰🇿 ауысу
🇬🇪 გადაჯდომა
🇦🇿 transfer
🇲🇽 escala
Word origin
The term 'layover' originated in the early 19th century in the context of ships stopping over at a port during a journey. It later evolved to include air travel, referring to the time spent waiting between connecting flights. The word combines 'lay' (to put or place something down) and 'over' (across or beyond), capturing the idea of a temporary break in a journey.
See also: lay, layabout, layer, layoff, layout, mislay, outlay, outlays, relay.