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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Pair it with jeans for a relaxed look or throw it over a cocktail dress to stay warm en route to holiday parties.
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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
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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
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“En route.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en%20route. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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