route

/ɹʉːt/noun

The path or way you follow to get from one place to another.

Example sentences

“The bus takes a longer route when the bridge is closed.”
“We planned our route through the mountains before we left home.”

Pronounced to rhyme with 'boot' or with 'out' depending on region; both are standard in American English.

Synonyms for route

way
path
course
itinerary

Often confused with route

route vs root: root (noun): The part of a plant, usually below the ground, that holds it in place and takes in water and nutrients from the soil.

On the Academic Word List. Find it in: Academic vocabulary.

Related words

highwayA major public road built for fast traffic, often with several lanes.travelerThe usual American spelling of traveller; a person who is on a journey.ferryTo carry people or goods back and forth across a river, strait, or other stretch of water by boat.guideA person whose job is to show others around a place, explain things to them, or lead them safely through difficult areas.railwayA system of tracks and trains for carrying people or goods.mapA drawing or image of an area, real or imagined, that shows where places and features are located in relation to each other.