stoppage

noun

stop·​page ˈstä-pij 

: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped : halt, obstruction

a stoppage in play

Synonyms of stoppage

• cessation
• halt
• ending
• end
• conclusion

Examples of stoppage in a Sentence

The penalty caused a stoppage in play.

There have been more than 10 minutes in stoppages.

10 minutes of stoppage time

Recent Examples on the Web

Look at the work stoppages from the [Hollywood labor strikes] three years ago. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

This led to the referee showing multiple yellow cards to those involved, and a stoppage in play of one minute and 45 seconds. — Colin Millar, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Thorns rookie midfielder Shae Harvey fired home a rebound to cut it to 3-2 in the 90th minute before Gutierres’ added tap-in goal in stoppage time. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Jamal Thiare scored off a rebound in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time to give the host Columbus Crew a pulsating 2-1 win over Inter Miami on Sunday. — Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing stoppage

• work stoppage

Kids Definition

stoppage

noun

stop·​page ˈstäp-ij 

: the act of stopping : the state of being stopped