Travel: meaning, definitions and examples

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travel

 

[ หˆtrรฆvษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

around the world

The action of traveling from one place to another, typically over a long distance.

Synonyms

journey, tour, trip, voyage.

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Word Description / Examples
travel

Used in a general sense for moving from one place to another, often over long distances, for work, leisure, or other purposes.

  • I love to travel to new countries every summer.
  • Business travel can be exhausting.
journey

Refers to the process of traveling from one place to another, often implying a longer duration or a challenging experience.

  • The journey to the remote village took several days.
  • She reflected on her life journey.
trip

Used for a short journey or visit to a place, typically for pleasure or business, implying a brief or temporary stay.

  • They planned a weekend trip to the mountains.
  • She took a business trip to New York.
voyage

Specifically refers to a long journey by sea or space, historically significant or adventurous undertakings.

  • The voyage across the Atlantic was perilous.
  • He dreamed of a voyage to Mars.
tour

Usually involves traveling for leisure, sightseeing, or taking organized trips to various places, often in a group.

  • We went on a guided tour of the city.
  • He's taking a tour of the famous landmarks in Europe.

Examples of usage

  • I love to explore new cultures through travel.
  • She has a passion for travel and adventure.
  • We decided to book our travel tickets in advance.
Context #2 | Verb

to a destination

Make a journey, typically of some length.

Synonyms

go, journey, move, tour.

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Word Description / Examples
travel

Describes the general act of moving from one place to another, usually over long distances.

  • I love to travel and explore new countries
  • She will travel to Paris next month
journey

Refers to a long trip, often with a sense of adventure or significant experience.

  • The journey through the mountains was breathtaking
  • It was a long journey from New York to Los Angeles
move

Describes changing physical location or home, often involves relocation.

  • They decided to move to a bigger house
  • She moves to a new city every few years because of her job
go

A common verb to describe moving from one place to another, often used for short or casual trips.

  • I need to go to the store
  • Let's go to the beach tomorrow
tour

Involves visiting multiple places, usually for sightseeing, and often part of an organized trip.

  • We took a tour of the historic city
  • The band is on a tour across Europe

Examples of usage

  • We plan to travel to Europe next summer.
  • He traveled across the country to visit his family.
  • I love traveling to exotic locations.

Translations

Translations of the word "travel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viajar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคพ (yฤtrฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reisen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perjalanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะพั€ะพะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podrรณลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—…่กŒ (ryokล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voyage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seyahat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌํ–‰ (yeohaeng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูุฑ (safar)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cestovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cestovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—…่กŒ (lวšxรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรฐast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัั…ะฐั‚ (sayakhat)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ (mogzauroba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™yahษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viaje

Etymology

The word 'travel' originated from the Middle English word 'travailen', which means to make a journey. It has roots in Old French and Latin. Throughout history, travel has played a significant role in human development, trade, and cultural exchange. From the ancient Silk Road to modern air travel, the concept of travel has evolved alongside advancements in transportation and technology.

See also: traveler, travelers, traveling, traveller, travellers, travelling, travels.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,668, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.