Definition of en route
: on or along the way he reads en route arrived early despite en route delays
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Origin and Etymology of en route
French
First Known Use: 1779
EN ROUTE Defined for English Language Learners
en route
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adverb
Definition of en route for English Language Learners
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: on or along the way when you are going to a place
EN ROUTE Defined for Kids
en route
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adverb
\än-ˈrüt\
Definition of en route for Students
: on or along the way I finished my homework en route to school.
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