en route

adverb or adjective

: on or along the way
he reads en route
arrived early despite en route delays

Examples of en route in a Sentence

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Pair it with jeans for a relaxed look or throw it over a cocktail dress to stay warm en route to holiday parties. Maggie Horton, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024 Written and produced by John Hughes, the irreverent and indelible holiday staple follows an 8-year-old who must defend his family’s sprawling Chicago home from two dim-witted robbers after his family members accidentally abandon him while en route to their Christmas vacation in Paris. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024 His presence has been transformative, en route to him averaging 12.5 points, 12.8 rebounds, and nearly four assists per contest, while showcasing his elite rebounding and passing skills. Nick Crain, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Suggs was able to slowly get to the bench on his own power before the Thunder closed out a 36-18 second quarter en route to a 105-99 win over the Magic. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for en route 

Word History

Etymology

French

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of en route was in 1779

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“En route.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en%20route. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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en route

adverb
: on or along the way

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