Meaning of Layover
A temporary stop between parts of a journey, especially between flights.
In simple words: A break between two flights.
Layover in a sentence
- I have a three-hour layover in Chicago before my flight to New York.
- During my layover, I explored the airport's shops and restaurants.
- He missed his connection due to a long layover in London.
- Her layover allowed her to catch up on reading.
- We had a brief layover in Paris before heading to Rome.
How to use Layover
Commonly used in travel contexts. Appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid overusing in informal situations; better suited for travel discussions.
Grammar pattern
noun + preposition
Memory hint
Think of laying over a hammock while waiting; it's a pause in travel.
Related words
Collocations with Layover
- long layover
- short layover
- layover city
Common mistakes with Layover
- Confused with 'stopover', which has a slightly different meaning.
- Using in contexts outside of travel, which may confuse listeners.
- Mispronouncing due to the silent 'y' in 'layover'.
Layover appears in
Layover in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ترانزيت
استراحة بين رحلتين جويتين.
- Bengaliবাংলা
বিরতি
দুটি ফ্লাইটের মধ্যে একটি বিরতি।
- GermanDeutsch
Zwischenstopp
Eine Pause zwischen zwei Flügen.
- SpanishEspañol
Escala
Un descanso entre dos vuelos.
- Persianفارسی
توقف موقت
یک استراحت بین دو پرواز.
- FrenchFrançais
Escale
Une pause entre deux vols.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लेओवर
दो उड़ानों के बीच का ब्रेक।
- ItalianItaliano
Scalo
Una pausa tra due voli.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Escala
Uma pausa entre dois voos.
- RussianРусский
Пересадка
Перерыв между двумя рейсами.
- Urduاردو
Layover
A break between two flights.
- Chinese中文
转机
两次飞行之间的休息。
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Frequently asked questions about Layover
What does Layover mean?
A break between two flights.
What is the definition of Layover?
A temporary stop between parts of a journey, especially between flights.
How do you use Layover in a sentence?
I have a three-hour layover in Chicago before my flight to New York.
Can you give another example of Layover?
During my layover, I explored the airport's shops and restaurants.
What are synonyms for Layover?
Common alternatives include stopover, break, interim.
What words go with Layover?
It commonly pairs with long layover, short layover, layover city.
What are common mistakes when using Layover?
Confused with 'stopover', which has a slightly different meaning. Using in contexts outside of travel, which may confuse listeners. Mispronouncing due to the silent 'y' in 'layover'.
How do you pronounce Layover?
US: //ˈleɪˌoʊvər//, UK: //ˈleɪˌoʊvər//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Layover?
Commonly used in travel contexts. Appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid overusing in informal situations; better suited for travel discussions.