cannonball run

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Meaning · English

An unsanctioned speed record drive from New York City to Los Angeles, in order to achieve a new record.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cannonball run” mean?

An unsanctioned speed record drive from New York City to Los Angeles, in order to achieve a new record.

Is “cannonball run” formal or informal?

cannonball run is generally slang.