Travelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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travelling

 

[ ˈtrævəlɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

around the world

The activity of going from one place to another, especially to a distant place.

Synonyms

exploring, journeying, touring

Examples of usage

  • I love travelling and exploring new cultures.
  • Travelling is a great way to broaden your horizons.
Context #2 | Verb

to different countries

The action of moving from one place to another, especially to different countries.

Synonyms

exploring, journeying, touring

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys travelling to exotic locations.
  • Travelling allows you to experience new things.

Translations

Translations of the word "travelling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viajar

🇮🇳 यात्रा करना

🇩🇪 reisen

🇮🇩 bepergian

🇺🇦 подорожувати

🇵🇱 podróżować

🇯🇵 旅行する (ryokō suru)

🇫🇷 voyager

🇪🇸 viajar

🇹🇷 seyahat etmek

🇰🇷 여행하다 (yeohaenghada)

🇸🇦 السفر (alsafar)

🇨🇿 cestovat

🇸🇰 cestovať

🇨🇳 旅行 (lǚxíng)

🇸🇮 potovati

🇮🇸 ferðast

🇰🇿 саяхаттау

🇬🇪 მოგზაურობა (mogzauroba)

🇦🇿 səyahət etmək

🇲🇽 viajar

Etymology

The word 'travelling' has its origins in the Middle English word 'travaylen', which came from the Old French word 'travailler', meaning 'to toil or labor'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the act of journeying from one place to another. Travelling has been an essential part of human history, facilitating trade, exploration, and cultural exchange.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,421 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.