star route
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of star route
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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Its exact destination when it was seized on Thursday is unknown, but it appeared to be sailing toward the Suez Canal, the fastest route between Asia and Europe, according to analytics firm MarineTraffic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
Sometimes, the fastest route to becoming a better cook is just enjoying yourself more while you’re at it.
From Salon • Dec. 20, 2025
"Regulators want real proof, and facial recognition might be the fastest route there," he said.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2025
The shortest and fastest route is called La Brea and is a 6.2-mile line that runs roughly along Crenshaw Boulevard and La Brea Avenue.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024
This is the fastest route and doesn’t come with any of the long waiting periods.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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