road trip

A "road trip" is often associated with leisure travel by car, involving long distances and a sense of adventure, but it can also refer to a series of away games in sports.

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Definition

B2Travel

(informal, recreational)A long journey taken by car for leisure or exploration, often involving multiple stops and flexible plans.

Example

  • We decided to take a road trip across the country this summer.
  • Their road trip included visits to several national parks.

C1Sports

(technical)A series of games played by a team away from their home venue.

Example

  • The team is on a five-game road trip this month.
  • They won all their matches during the road trip.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "road trip":

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