RESTING-PLACE

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: Middle English, from resting (gerund of resten to rest, repose) + place

1. : a place where rest may be taken

2. : the place where a dead person is laid

3. : a landing in a staircase : halfpace , quarterpace