B2
layover vs stopover
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| layovernoun/ˈleɪ.oʊ.vər/ | Meaning a short stop between two parts of a long trip, especially a wait at an airport before another flight | Goes with long layover | Example We had a six-hour layover in Dubai before our flight to Hanoi. |
| stopovernoun/ˈstɑːp.oʊ.vər/ | Meaning a short stay in a place between two parts of a long trip, especially a flight | Goes with stopover in | Example We had a two-day stopover in Singapore on the way to Australia. |
Which word fits?
1 of 3Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
After a brief , the plane took off again.