point-to-point

noun

ˈpȯint-tə-ˈpȯint 

: a cross-country steeplechase

Examples of point-to-point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

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

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