Traveling: meaning, definitions and examples

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traveling

 

[ ˈtræv.əl.ɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

adventurous

The act of going from one place to another, especially over a long distance.

Synonyms

exploring, journeying, roaming

Examples of usage

  • She loves traveling to exotic destinations.
  • Traveling broadens your horizons and opens your mind to new experiences.
Context #2 | Noun

leisure

The activity of going on trips or journeys.

Synonyms

touring, vacationing, wandering

Examples of usage

  • Traveling can be a great way to relax and unwind.
  • I enjoy the cultural experiences that come with traveling.

Translations

Translations of the word "traveling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viajando

🇮🇳 यात्रा करना

🇩🇪 Reisen

🇮🇩 berpergian

🇺🇦 подорож

🇵🇱 podróżowanie

🇯🇵 旅行する

🇫🇷 voyage

🇪🇸 viajar

🇹🇷 seyahat etmek

🇰🇷 여행하다

🇸🇦 السفر

🇨🇿 cestování

🇸🇰 cestovanie

🇨🇳 旅行

🇸🇮 potovati

🇮🇸 ferðast

🇰🇿 саяхаттау

🇬🇪 მოგზაურობა

🇦🇿 səyahət etmək

🇲🇽 viajar

Word origin

The word 'traveling' originated from the Middle English word 'travailen', which meant to make a journey. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the act of moving from one place to another, often for leisure or exploration. Traveling has been an essential part of human history, facilitating trade, cultural exchange, and personal growth. Today, with advancements in transportation and technology, traveling has become more accessible and widespread, allowing people to connect with different cultures and environments around the world.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,655, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.