road warrior

Slang.

1. a person who travels extensively on business.

Word History and Origins

Origin of road warrior¹

Suggested by the film Mad Max: The Road Warrior (1981)

Example Sentences

The 2021 season has been a strong showcase for road warriors.

From FiveThirtyEight

Tens of thousands of road warriors like Henrichs—and their employers—are coming to a similar conclusion, which is going to cause a reckoning for the already-battered leisure and hospitality sector.

From Time

They offer stability, support, and even a little pizzazz, so you can live that road warrior life in comfort and style.

From The Daily Beast

There are also the weary road warriors who are not ready, or are unwilling, to return to their former frantic lifestyles, transatlantic treks and stuffy business suits.

From Digiday

The recovery will be driven by leisure travelers, who generally pay lower rates than corporate road warriors or conference goers.

From Fortune