point-to-point

noun

ˈpȯint-tə-ˈpȯint How to pronounce point-to-point (audio)
: a cross-country steeplechase

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This opens the door to very fast, point-to-point, global passenger travel; say, London to Shanghai in under an hour. — Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025 While current features mostly focus on parking and highway navigation, the company said an upgrade with point-to-point driver assistance would likely be issued by the end of 2025. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025 Companies adapted their ships to cater to holidaymakers, offering luxurious vacations at sea rather than point-to-point travel. — David Nikel, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025 Its point-to-point network, single aircraft type, and straightforward pricing created operational efficiencies while delivering what customers wanted: simplicity and value. — Roger Dooley, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for point-to-point

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of point-to-point was in 1898

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“Point-to-point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point-to-point. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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