en route
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of en route
Borrowed into English from French around 1770–80
Example Sentences
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En route home aboard Air Force One, he said the deal included "a promise of 750 planes, which will be by far the largest order ever, if they do a good job with the 200".
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
En route to her mother’s seaside alma mater, Avery encounters Charlie, a charming local in need of a fake girlfriend fast.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025
En route to winning Euro 2022 three years ago, the Lionesses relied heavily on their super subs - particularly Alessia Russo and Ella Toone.
From BBC • Jul. 22, 2025
En route to record U.S. sales in 2023, Hyundai, Kia and their Genesis luxury brand together sold more electric vehicles in the United States than any automaker save Tesla.
From New York Times • Jan. 17, 2024
En route from Bermuda, he was the focus of intense pressure.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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