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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Here’s what to order on your next road trip.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
Prior to this road trip, the furthest my dog had traveled from home was Mississippi — about two hours away — for a disastrous night in a cabin I’d rented for my ex’s 40th birthday.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Sixty cans of chicken noodle soup on a road trip?
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 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
That they were on a road trip and he was fine.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
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