1. the practice of avoiding toll roads or highways by taking alternate routes

1. to avoid toll roads or highways by taking alternate routes

Examples

• Shunpiking became popular during the 1800s when travelers wanted to avoid paying tolls.
• The family enjoyed shunpiking through scenic back roads instead of taking the interstate.
• Local residents were shunpiking to protest the new highway tolls.
• Shunpiking often leads to discovering charming small towns.
• GPS apps now make shunpiking easier by showing alternate routes.
• The practice of shunpiking dates back to early American turnpikes.