comfort stop

This page is about the euphemism comfort stop

Meaning

a short break on a journey to allow travellers to go to the toilet

For example

  • How often will they have comfort stops during the trip?

  • Excuse me, driver. My mother needs a comfort stop urgently.

Quick Quiz

A bus passenger might need a comfort stop if they have

a. a sore back

b. an upset stomach

c. an uncomfortable seat
a) a sore back b) an upset stomach c) an uncomfortable seat

Contributor: Matt Errey