on the road

idiom

1

: traveling especially in a car, truck, bus, etc.

We've been on the road since Tuesday.

Musicians often spend many months on the road.

2

of a vehicle : being used

You don't see too many of those cars on the road anymore.

3

: in good enough condition to be legally driven

It will cost $1,500 to get the car back on the road.

Examples of on the road in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Rams, who play three of their first four games on the road, once again are a prime-time attraction. —Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2024

Construction began on the road during the presidency of Franklin Pierce, with work completed during Lincoln’s first term. —Teddy Brokaw, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024