Vocabulary Entry

lay-over

|noun • verb

noun

A period of time when a person stops at a place temporarily before continuing to another destination.

Example Sentences

"We had a lay-over in Chicago before flying to New York."

"Her lay-over was just long enough to grab a quick meal."

"The lay-over allowed us to explore the city for a few hours."

verb

Example Sentences

"We will lay-over in Dallas before reaching our final destination."

"They decided to lay-over in London to visit friends."

"You might want to lay-over at a hotel if your flight arrives late."