Layover (noun)

A break in a journey, especially for passengers on a flight, in which they stop at an airport for a period of time before continuing their trip.

Origin:

Of uncertain origin.

Examples:

1. The layover at the airport was two hours long.
2. The layover gave the passengers a chance to stretch their legs and grab a bite to eat.
3. The layover was too short to leave the airport, so the passengers just shopped and relaxed in the terminal.
4. The layover was long enough to explore the city and see some sights.
5. The layover was scheduled to allow for connecting flights and avoid missed connections.