stoppage

noun

stop·​page ˈstä-pij How to pronounce stoppage (audio)
Synonyms of stoppagenext
: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped : halt, obstruction
a stoppage in play

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The penalty caused a stoppage in play. There have been more than 10 minutes in stoppages. 10 minutes of stoppage time
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This offseason, the Dodgers must address their offense and aging lineup, weigh the future of free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal and navigate uncertainty over a looming labor stoppage. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 Even more popular when, instead of a tired old video tribute — hats off to the Jackets for reading the room on this one — the arena cameras went straight to Marchenko during the next stoppage. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 The stoppage allowed Washington to refocus on other projects, with this film moving to the top of the list following meetings with McQuarrie that ultimately led to Washington giving the thumbs-up. — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 More sports news Boxing champion Daniel Dubois retained his WBO heavyweight title with a brutal second-round stoppage of Fabio Wardley on Saturday at the O2 Arena in London. — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stoppage

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stoppage was in the 15th century

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“Stoppage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stoppage. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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stoppage

noun
stop·​page ˈstäp-ij How to pronounce stoppage (audio)
: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped
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