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

The industry was hit hard during the pandemic , but has been on the road to recovery as occupancy improves. —Michelle Fox, CNBC, 15 July 2024

No mainstream media outlet is going to back off coverage of the RNC, a milestone marker on the road to the White House. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 July 2024

Week 14 The Hurricanes closed out the regular season on a high note, beating Syracuse 27-20 on the road. —Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2024

Best Prime Day Travel Accessory Deals Handy travel accessories are vital for making your days on the road that much more enjoyable, and from travel pillows to portable fans, Amazon has it all on sale for Prime Day. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024