the open road

noun

: roads that are away from cities and towns
traveling on the open road

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Maybe not stuck in an urban jam, dodging potholes or crawling amid draconian speed limits – but out there on the open road, taking sunny corners in a nice car? New Atlas, 29 May 2026 The original pins first started appearing in the 1970s, alongside trucker caps, as an homage to the open road, and a badge of honor for the long-distance drivers. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 May 2026 According to the press release, the range celebrates the imagery and ideals that have long defined both Lauren’s work and America itself, freedom, resilience, nostalgia and a very polished vision of the open road. Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 So put the phone down, hit the open road, and rediscover what makes America great. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for the open road

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“The open road.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20open%20road. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.

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