stopping
/ˈstɒpɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: stoppings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of something that stops; a halt.
Noun
Examples
constant startings and stoppings
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Material for filling a cavity in a tooth.
NounRegister: dated
Examples
an amalgam stopping
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “stopping” mean?
The act of something that stops; a halt.
Is “stopping” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.