point-to-point

[ point-tuh-point ]

noun

1. a cross-country horse race between specified points, in which each rider is often free to select their own course between the points.

point-to-point

noun

1. 1. a steeplechase organized by a recognized hunt or other body, usually restricted to amateurs riding horses that have been regularly used in hunting
   2. ( as modifier )

      a point-to-point race

adjective

1. (of a route) from one place to the next
2. (of a radiocommunication link) from one point to another, rather than broadcast

Word History and Origins

Origin of point-to-point¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

“The rise of ridesharing has grown Australia’s overall point-to-point transport industry, bringing with it greater choice and improved experiences for consumers, as well as new earnings opportunities for hundreds of thousands of Australian workers,” the statement said.

From Seattle Times

The fix is more point-to-point flights and more generous connection times so that passengers don’t feel like they have to sprint across the terminal to make their next flight.

From Seattle Times

Keagan Kirkby, 25, was riding in the Charing point-to-point on Sunday when his horse veered off course and ran into the side of a jump.

From BBC

It means they don't have to run as many point-to-point flights for to a lot of different cities, they can just run everything to Atlanta or Charlotte or Detroit, wherever your preferred hub is.

From Salon

The other thing is that airlines have moved — and this is a multi-decade trend — from point-to-point service with nonstop flights from one city to another to a hub and spokes model.

From Salon