the open road

noun

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

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Of course, it’s not built to do six hours straight on the open road, but for short city commuting? Utkarsh Sood june 27, New Atlas, 27 June 2026 From the iron horses to modern machines, America’s love of power, speed, and craftsmanship tells the story of freedom, innovations, and the thrill of the open road. Mike Stunson, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Road trips are having a moment this summer, with interest spiking for some of our nation’s most beloved drives and many Americans expecting to hit the open road in the coming months. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 That independent streak extends well beyond the open road. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 20 June 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 Jul. 2026.

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