Trade Route (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The ancient mariners relied on the trade route that connected the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean for their spice and textile trade.
• The busy trade route between Europe and Asia was often congested with cargo ships and tankers.
• Historians have long been fascinated by the trade route that linked China to the Roman Empire through the Silk Road.
• The discovery of the new trade route around the Cape of Good Hope revolutionized global commerce in the 15th century.
• The pirate-infested trade route between the Caribbean and the American colonies was a major concern for British naval authorities in the 18th century.

Synonyms

• Ship Route
• Seaway
• Sea Lane

Hypernyms

• Lane

Meaning ²

A route followed by traders (usually in caravans).

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Hypernyms

• Route
• Itinerary