Pronunciation: /ˈleɪˌoʊvər/
noun a period of time spent waiting for a connecting flight
A1 I had a layover in Chicago on my way to New York.
A2 During my layover in London, I explored the city for a few hours.
B1 The layover in Amsterdam was longer than expected, so I decided to take a city tour.
B2 After a long flight, a layover in Dubai was a welcome break before continuing on to my final destination.
C1 The layover in Tokyo allowed me to experience a different culture and cuisine before my next flight.
C2 As a frequent traveler, I have learned to make the most of layovers by exploring new cities and trying local foods.
verb not applicable
A1 I layover in Chicago on my way to New York.
A2 We will layover in London for a few hours before continuing our journey.
B1 The flight layovers in Dubai before reaching its final destination.
B2 Passengers often layover in major cities to break up long flights.
C1 Due to bad weather, the plane had to layover in a different airport than planned.
C2 The pilot decided to layover in a nearby city to wait out the storm.
adjective not applicable
A1 I had a layover in Chicago before catching my connecting flight.
A2 During my layover in Atlanta, I explored the airport shops.
B1 The layover in Amsterdam was longer than expected, so I took a nap.
B2 She had a layover in Dubai on her way to Australia, so she went sightseeing.
C1 The layover in Tokyo allowed me to try authentic Japanese cuisine.
C2 After the layover in Paris, I was excited to continue my journey to Italy.
adverb not applicable
A1 I had a layover in Chicago on my way to New York.
A2 During my layover in Atlanta, I explored the airport shops.
B1 The layover in London was only two hours, so I didn't have time to leave the airport.
B2 After a long layover in Dubai, I finally boarded my connecting flight.
C1 The layover in Tokyo allowed me to visit the city for a few hours.
C2 Due to a layover in Paris, I decided to book a hotel and explore the city for a day.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I have a layover in Chicago before my final destination.
A2 During my layover, I plan to explore the airport shops.
B1 The layover in London was longer than expected, but I made the most of it.
B2 After a long flight, a layover can be a welcome break before continuing on.
C1 I prefer to have a layover in a city I've never been to before, to explore during my travels.
C2 The layover in Dubai allowed me to experience a new culture before reaching my final destination.
preposition not applicable
A1 I have a layover in Chicago before my final destination.
A2 During my layover in Paris, I plan to visit the Eiffel Tower.
B1 The layover in Amsterdam allowed me to explore the city for a few hours.
B2 She decided to book a longer layover in Dubai to do some sightseeing.
C1 The layover in Tokyo gave me the opportunity to try authentic Japanese cuisine.
C2 After a short layover in Istanbul, I continued my journey to Athens.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I have a layover in Chicago before my flight to New York.
A2 She missed her connecting flight due to a long layover in Atlanta.
B1 During my layover in Amsterdam, I explored the city for a few hours.
B2 The airport provided free accommodations for passengers with long layovers.
C1 His layover in Dubai allowed him to visit the famous Burj Khalifa.
C2 The airline offered a complimentary city tour for passengers with layovers over six hours.
interjection not applicable
A1 Layover! I forgot my passport in the airport lounge.
A2 Layover! We have an hour to kill before our next flight.
B1 Layover! Let's grab a quick bite to eat at the airport.
B2 Layover! I hope we have enough time to make our connecting flight.
C1 Layover! I always enjoy exploring new cities during long layovers.
C2 Layover! I prefer to book flights with longer layovers to avoid rushing between gates.
article not applicable
A1 I have a layover in Chicago before my flight to New York.
A2 During my layover in London, I plan to explore the city for a few hours.
B1 The layover in Dubai was longer than expected, but I used the time to relax at the airport lounge.
B2 After a long flight, a layover in Singapore was a welcome break before continuing on to Australia.
C1 I prefer to schedule longer layovers so I can visit multiple cities during my trip.
C2 The airline provided accommodation for passengers during the layover caused by the delayed flight.
formal The airline informed us that there would be a two-hour layover in Chicago before our final destination.
informal We have a layover in Atlanta for about an hour, so we can grab a quick bite to eat before our next flight.
slang I hate layovers, they always make the trip feel longer than it actually is.
figurative After a long day of meetings, I needed a layover at home before heading out to dinner with friends.
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