on the road

phrase

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

While on the road - Opt for the middle lanes and remain on higher ground. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026

Be aware that there will be more people on the road on game day than normal, and give yourself plenty of time to arrive before the match. — System Process, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

Planning a bike trip can be simple, but what really matters is the experience on the road. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Howard went 9 for 17 from the field and added three steals for Minnesota (15-4), which improved to 9-1 on the road and 3-0 against Dallas this season. — CBS News, 28 June 2026

Rhymes for on the road

• afterload
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• microcode
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• radioed
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