Pronunciation: /treɪd rut/
noun A trade route is a path or way that is used for trading goods and services between different places.
A1 The ancient Romans used trade routes to exchange goods with other civilizations.
A2 Marco Polo traveled along the Silk Road, a famous trade route connecting Europe and Asia.
B1 The discovery of new trade routes to the Americas brought wealth and power to European nations.
B2 The Silk Road was a complex network of trade routes that facilitated cultural exchange between East and West.
C1 The establishment of maritime trade routes in the 16th century transformed global commerce.
C2 The Silk Road trade routes played a crucial role in the spread of ideas, technologies, and religions across continents.
formal The Silk Road was a historic trade route that connected the East and West.
informal Back in the day, traders used to travel along this old trade route.
slang Yo, let's hit up that trade route for some good deals.
figurative Communication is like a trade route between two people, exchanging ideas and thoughts.
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