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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But with any defeat in stoppage time comes a sense of what could have been. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 30 June 2026 The game wrapped up 3-3, including surprising goals for each side during stoppage time. — Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026 If the stoppages become permanent, seats wheeled onto the pitch could be next—a la college basketball timeouts. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026 Ivory Coast threatened a few times in stoppage time, but The Elephants couldn’t find the equalizer. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 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 7 Jul. 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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