route — a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination
Pronunciation (IPA): /ruːt/
Example Sentences
- My mom still uses a paper map instead of GPS because she doesn't trust 'that robot voice' to route her correctly.
- The delivery driver took a wrong route and ended up at a zoo instead of the office building.
- We need to find the fastest route to the airport for our flight.
route
NOUN[/ruːt/]
a way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination
The hikers followed a mountain route to reach the lake.
The route spread through the park like the roots of a tree. (ROOT → ROUTE → a route is like a root spreading from one place to another)
Follow the fruit route in your finest suit!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Route derives from Old French 'rute', which evolved from the Latin phrase 'rupta via' meaning 'broken way' or 'broken path'. Originally referring to roads established and cleared during the Roman period, the term came to denote any established path of travel.
Breakdown
Latin 'rupta' (broken, feminine past participle of rumpere) + 'via' (way, road) contracted into Old French 'rute', which entered English as 'route' with the meaning of a way or course of travel.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom still uses a paper map instead of GPS because she doesn't trust 'that robot voice' to route her correctly.”
“The delivery driver took a wrong route and ended up at a zoo instead of the office building.”
“We need to find the fastest route to the airport for our flight.”
“The hiking route through the national park takes about 4 hours to complete.”
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