route
word
Definition
A route is the way or path you take to get from one place to another. It can also mean a planned course for buses, trains, deliveries, or online data.
Usage & Nuances
Common with verbs like 'take', 'plan', 'follow', and 'change': 'take a route', 'plan a route'. 'Route' is more neutral and practical than 'path'. It is also common in transport and technology: 'bus route', 'delivery route', 'route traffic'. Pronunciation varies: /ruːt/ and /raʊt/ are both used in English.
Example Sentences
We took the shortest route to the station.
basic
This bus route goes through the city center.
basic
Can you show me the route on the map?
basic
Let's avoid the highway and take a quieter route.
natural
The app found a faster route because of the traffic.
natural
We're changing our delivery route this week.
natural