Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oregon-trail
noun
/ˈɔrɪɡən treɪl/
Definition
The Oregon Trail is a historic route that was used by thousands of settlers traveling west to the Oregon Territory in the mid-1800s.
Examples
- The Oregon Trail was heavily traveled during the 1840s and 1850s.
- Many families embarked on a journey along the Oregon Trail in search of fertile land.
- The hardships faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail are well documented in history.
Meaning
It refers to a route across the United States, primarily used by pioneers seeking to settle in the Pacific Northwest.
Synonyms
- westward expansion route
- pioneer trail
- settlers’ path
