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
Gelfond is also hoping another big tech giant’s latest news also puts it on the road to IMAX.
—
David Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Now, folks heading to Shenandoah National Park or beyond can grab some gas, hit the jerky wall, nab a Dr Pepper Icee, load up on fudge, use the famously clean bathrooms, and stock up on Buc-ee’s merch before heading back out on the road.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Joining the band on the road are ARIA and Rolling Stone Australia Award winners Amyl and the Sniffers, bringing their high-octane punk energy to the lineup as special guests.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the road
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
David Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Now, folks heading to Shenandoah National Park or beyond can grab some gas, hit the jerky wall, nab a Dr Pepper Icee, load up on fudge, use the famously clean bathrooms, and stock up on Buc-ee’s merch before heading back out on the road.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Water depth - The deeper the water, the sooner a vehicle loses traction on the road.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2025
Joining the band on the road are ARIA and Rolling Stone Australia Award winners Amyl and the Sniffers, bringing their high-octane punk energy to the lineup as special guests.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the road
Cite this Entry
“On the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20road. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share