quickstop

noun

UK /ˈkwɪk.stɒp/

US /ˈkwɪk.stɑːp/

A quickstop is a small shop where you can buy snacks and drinks fast.

We pulled into the quickstop to grab some water and chips.

SYNONYMS

convenience store corner shop mini-mart stop-and-shop

RELATED WORDS

snack gas station store errand

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A short pause made in a hurry during a trip.

We made a quickstop for lunch before driving on.

3. A fast halt of a vehicle.

The bus made a quickstop to pick up one passenger.

4. A brief stop in a game or activity.

The referee called a quickstop to check the ball.