hit the road

phrase

Synonyms of hit the roadnext
: leave, travel
also : to set out

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Drake is also gearing up to hit the road in support of his ICEMAN, HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR trifecta — which topped the top three slots of the Billboard 200 in May — next year. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 Before hitting the road, Segura will be headlining the first-ever Fastball Comedy Festival at Sloan Park in Mesa, AZ. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 After media day, a few teams hit the road for at least a portion of their training camps. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 The Kansas City Chiefs hit the road for the first time during the 2026 regular season for a Sunday matchup with the Miami Dolphins. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hit the road

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hit the road was in 1886

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“Hit the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20the%20road. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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