B2nountraveltransport
US/ˈleɪ.oʊ.vər/
UK/ˈleɪ.əʊ.və/
a short stop between two parts of a long trip, especially a wait at an airport before another flight
In context
We had a six-hour layover in Dubai before our flight to Hanoi.
The cheapest ticket includes a long layover in Chicago.
During the layover, we left the airport and explored the city for a few hours.
Words that go with layover
adjective + noun
- long layoverA long layover is tiring.
- short layoverI only had a short layover in Seoul.
- overnight layoverThe ticket includes an overnight layover.
verb + noun
- have a layoverWe have a layover in Tokyo.
noun + preposition
- layover inThere is a layover in Denver.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I had a layover at Singapore.Correct: I had a layover in Singapore.