road trip

noun

1

: a trip taken by a sports team to play one or more away games

2

: an extended trip in a motor vehicle

road-trip

ˈrōd-ˈtrip 

intransitive verb

Examples of road trip in a Sentence

The team won three of five games on its road trip.

Recent Examples on the Web

Fate, or something more sinister, will set them on an unexpected road trip, with devastating consequences. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 July 2026

Fewer than 48 hours later, the major leagues' hottest team completed its first 9-0 road trip in 49 years. — CBS News, 13 July 2026

Pet parents planning to take their furry friends on their first road trip or flight should consult their veterinarian first. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

From clear weather to an assortment of snacks, there are many ways to enhance a road trip. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for road trip

• airship
• airstrip
• clerkship
• courtship
• equip
• filmstrip
• flagship
• headship
• heirship
• judgeship
• kinship
• lightship