the open road

noun

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

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Here are five ways to hit the open road. Lynn O'Rourke Hayes, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026 That love of the open road continues today. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026 But with the right mindset and tools, that leap lands you squarely in the future – saving money, reducing emissions, and discovering a new rhythm to the open road. Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026 The Taos is peppy enough to move along on the open road, considering the inherent limitations of the segment. James Raia, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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