gentleman of the road

noun

1. a highwayman.
2. a tramp or hobo.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gentleman of the road¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

IfOnly has plenty of famous luminaries and events, and fans can bid on round-trip airfare and VIP passes to the Gentleman of the Road Festival featuring Mumford & Sons in Washington, a one-night stay at Disneyland and four tickets to the park after hours when it’s closed to the general public, dinner with outrageous Los Angeles talk radio host Bill Carroll at Morton’s Steakhouse, two VIP tickets to see Lady Antebellum in concert, or an opportunity to ride on the Goodyear Blimp above the City of Angels.

From Forbes

IfOnly has plenty of famous luminaries and events, and fans can bid on round-trip airfare and VIP passes to the Gentleman of the Road Festival featuring Mumford & Sons in Washington, a one-night stay at Disneyland and four tickets to the park after hours when it’s closed to the general public, dinner with outrageous Los Angeles talk radio host Bill Carroll at Morton’s Steakhouse, two VIP tickets to see Lady Antebellum in concert, or an opportunity to ride on the Goodyear Blimp above the City of Angels.

From Forbes

Their Gentleman of the Road record label will host the event, with guests including BBC Sound of 2012 winner Michael Kiwanuka and folk newcomer Nick Mulvey.

From BBC

"Please note this is a Gentleman of the Road event only and NOT a Mumford & Sons performance," they posted on Facebook.

From BBC

About 25,000 people are expected to attend the two-day Gentleman of the Road event in Lewes in July, headlined by Brit award winners Mumford & Sons.

From BBC