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 Our Free Press photographers have been on the road, capturing the beauty of the season from Milford to Detroit to the campus of Michigan State University. Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024 But also, expect to see Willie Nelson, who at 91, is still on the road. USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 The Phoenix Suns opened their 2024-25 season with a 116-113 overtime win on the road over the Los Angeles Clippers. Axios Phoenix, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024 Zayn Malik is preparing to get back on the road following the death of Liam Payne. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for on the road 

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“On the road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20road. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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