en route

[ahn root, en, ahn root] / ɑn ˈrut, ɛn, ɑ̃ ˈrut /

ADJECTIVE

on the way to destination

Synonyms

WEAK

advancing bound driving en voyage entrained flying heading toward in passage in transit making headway midway on the road pressing on progressing traveling

Antonyms

WEAK

derailed detained off the path sidetracked

ADVERB

along the way

Synonyms

WEAK

along the way bound for headed for in passage in transit on the road on the way

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Senate en route to two terms as California governor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

During the 2021 season, the Rams traded for pass rusher Von Miller en route to winning the Super Bowl at home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Linsey Smith was particularly difficult to get away at the start en route to 2-15 while Dean took 3-13 and Sophie Ecclestone snared 1-11.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to halt the deployment came after equipment was en route.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I’ll pick up some Reese’s Pieces en route to the Mitchum deodorant aisle, as inspiration.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

en route

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