point-to-point

noun

ˈpȯint-tə-ˈpȯint 

: a cross-country steeplechase

Examples of point-to-point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

SpaceX sees Starfall as a way to store cargo in orbit for rapid point-to-point delivery almost anywhere in the world at very short notice. — David Szondy june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026

During these tests, the mission will demonstrate entanglement swapping, the foundational mechanism that enables quantum links to extend beyond point-to-point connections. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026

This point-to-point trek slices through the Beartooth-Abroska Wilderness, the largest unbroken swath of alpine wilderness above 10,000 feet elevation outside Alaska. — Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026

For Europe-originating intercontinental connecting traffic, flights via Istanbul have a detour factor of less than 13% compared with direct point-to-point flights. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 21 June 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