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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Drivers can once again embark on the state’s most famous road trip, covering the 100 miles between Cambria to the south and Carmel to the north without leaving the two-lane coastal highway.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
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
These road trip tips can help you avoid breakdowns, manage gas costs, and stay safer during the start of the summer travel season.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
But Jeffrey was usually just blabbing away for hours on end on any kind of road trip.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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