road trip
Americannoun
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a long journey, especially one that is recreational or spontaneous, taken in an automobile.
She met many new friends on her solo road trip around North Wales.
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a journey taken by a sports team to play away games.
The second game is the season's first road trip, and will be at San Antonio.
verb (used without object)
Etymology
Origin of road trip
First recorded in 1860–65; 1900–05 road trip for def. 2
Example Sentences
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This was something I could and would do, with a little bit of dog-related planning to make sure that my first-ever long-distance solo road trip would be safe and fun for us both.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
He still values it when it works, like when it knows his children need car seats on a road trip, or when it reminds him he has a lot on his plate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Make a charging plan before you leave on a road trip in an electric vehicle.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
A video series will feature Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family on a road trip to mark America’s 250th birthday and promote tourism.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
As soon as classes ended in the spring of 1989, Chris took his Datsun on another prolonged, extemporaneous road trip.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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