fuel stop

Fill the tank

A fuel stop is a brief halt in a journey to refuel a vehicle—car, plane, or boat.

The term emphasizes the stop's purpose and brevity: We made a quick fuel stop in Nevada.

It can also refer to the location itself: The only fuel stop for miles was a dusty gas station.

Opposites
purpose of journey segment

fuel stopdestination

Intended arrival point

end point · journey's end · terminus · endpoint · ultimate goal

duration and significance

fuel stopovernight stay

Lodging for one night

vacation spot · base camp · rest stop · residence · layover

motion vs. stopping

fuel stopstraight shot

Direct unimpeded trajectory

direct route

Family

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Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G