point-to-point

noun

ˈpȯint-tə-ˈpȯint 

: a cross-country steeplechase

Examples of point-to-point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Future markets identified in the prospectus also include energy production on Mars, space tourism, and point-to-point terrestrial travel. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

Unlike traditional point-to-point fiber connections, 3M’s technology spreads light across a wider surface before reconnecting it, making the connections more resistant to dust and vibrations that can disrupt data transmission. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Electra believes those capabilities could support a new point-to-point transportation model that reduces dependence on large commercial airports and shortens regional travel. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026

The semi-private air carrier operates short-haul, point-to-point flights out of private terminals at smaller regional airports. — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for point-to-point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint