open road

Definitions

A road that is free of traffic, obstructions, or urban congestion, often associated with long-distance travel.

A metaphorical state of freedom, adventure, and the opportunity for unrestricted travel or exploration.

Examples

There is nothing quite like the feeling of freedom you get when driving on the open road.

After months of planning, they finally packed their bags and set out to explore the open road.

Synonyms

unrestricted highway clear path endless horizon open highway unobstructed route

Antonyms

dead end congested traffic gridlocked street closed thoroughfare bottleneck