trade route

noun

1

: one of the sea-lanes ordinarily used by merchant ships

2

: a route followed by traders (as in caravans)

Examples of trade route in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Other than the trade route, Van Pran-Granger has not practiced the last two days, so perhaps the Bills can stash Van Pran-Granger on IR rather than lose another player at another position. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Persistent tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz are reshaping the economies and trade routes of the Gulf and the wider world. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

But another collection of forces is beginning to converge - this time in our fields, global commodity markets and some of the world's most important agricultural trade routes. — Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Still, this alternative trade route could stand to benefit China. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1828, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for trade route

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute

Kids Definition

trade route

noun

1

: one of the sea-lanes used by merchant ships

2

: a route followed by traders (as in caravans)