en route
adverb or adjective
än-ˈrüt 
äⁿ(n)-ˈrüt
äⁿ(n)-ˈrüt
en-,
in-,
-ˈrau̇t
: on or along the way
he reads en route
arrived early despite en route delays
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For example, one set of flag banners for Argentina and Cape Verde were in Miami at Hard Rock Stadium for Friday’s game while the other set was already en route to Atlanta, where the winner of this match would play next in the Round of 16.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
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Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Leaving behind his money, including his construction company, Lima drove his Fiat to the southern tip of South America before passing a dozen countries en route to his final destination, Alaska.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
On May 15, Swift and Kelce enjoyed an evening together en route to a Mediterranean dinner at Or’esh, where the bride-to-be looked radiant in a romantic cream DÔEN dress.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and his wife, Kelly, were spotted leaving their hotel en route to the celebration, while Fox Sports personalities Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson were also seen arriving for the event.
—
Bobby Burack Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2026
Leaving behind his money, including his construction company, Lima drove his Fiat to the southern tip of South America before passing a dozen countries en route to his final destination, Alaska.
—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
On May 15, Swift and Kelce enjoyed an evening together en route to a Mediterranean dinner at Or’esh, where the bride-to-be looked radiant in a romantic cream DÔEN dress.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for en route
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“En route.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en%20route. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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