on-ramp

noun

ˈȯn-ˌramp 

ˈän-

: a ramp by which one enters a limited-access highway

Examples of on-ramp in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Think of them as on-ramps and off-ramps that connect highways to cities—and other highways. — George C. Lee Ii, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Why bars and importers are paying attention Chloë Syrah Schwartz, vice president at wine and spirits importer and distributor VOS Selections, told Food & Wine that Dry January serves as an on-ramp for the industry itself. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

In the meantime, there are still some closures on the road, as the westbound off-ramp to Classen Boulevard and the eastbound on-ramp to Classen Circle are closed. — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 22 Aug. 2026

The outside lane on the southbound Highway 113 connector to eastbound Interstate 80, along with the Old Davis Road on-ramp to eastbound I-80, will be closed for about a week beginning Friday night, Caltrans announced on Thursday. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for on-ramp

• decamp
• encamp
• headlamp
• preamp
• revamp
• timestamp
• amp
• champ
• clamp
• cramp
• damp
• gamp

Kids Definition

on-ramp

noun

ˈȯn-ˌramp, 

ˈän-

: a ramp by which one enters a limited-access highway