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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Schaefer stayed on the ice for the first half of the extra period before Nashville's Filip Forsberg tripped him, forcing the period's first stoppage. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Cédric Bakambu scored two goals in the second half, including a penalty kick in stoppage time, to help San Diego FC tie the Seattle Sounders 2-2 on Saturday night. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 The New York Red Bulls took advantage of an early own goal, added an Emil Forsberg score in second-half stoppage time and capitalized on a limited appearance by Lionel Messi to earn a crucial 2-0 victory over Inter Miami on Saturday. — Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 Prolonged pump stoppages could lead to a disastrous local scenario of ruptured water supply, district heating, and sewage pipes, even if electricity remains available elsewhere in the country. — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stoppage

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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 1 Nov. 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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