Voyage: meaning, definitions and examples

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voyage

[ ˈvɔɪɪdʒ ]

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adventure

A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

Synonyms

expedition, journey, trip

Examples of usage

He embarked on a voyage around the world.
The astronauts prepared for their voyage to Mars.

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exploration

A journey of exploration, especially by sea.

Synonyms

adventure, exploration, quest

Examples of usage

The voyage of Christopher Columbus led to the discovery of the Americas.
The scientific voyage to the deep ocean uncovered new species.

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travel

To take a long journey, especially by sea or in space.

Synonyms

journey, sail, travel

Examples of usage

They voyaged across the Atlantic Ocean.
The spacecraft voyaged to the outer reaches of the solar system.

Translations

Translations of the word "voyage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viagem

🇮🇳 यात्रा

🇩🇪 Reise

🇮🇩 perjalanan

🇺🇦 подорож

🇵🇱 podróż

🇯🇵 旅

🇫🇷 voyage

🇪🇸 viaje

🇹🇷 yolculuk

🇰🇷 여행

🇸🇦 رحلة

🇨🇿 cesta

🇸🇰 cesta

🇨🇳 旅行

🇸🇮 potovanje

🇮🇸 ferð

🇰🇿 саяхат

🇬🇪 მოგზაურობა

🇦🇿 səyahət

🇲🇽 viaje

Word origin

The word 'voyage' originated from the Old French word 'veiage' which means 'a journey or expedition'. It has been used in the English language since the 13th century. The concept of voyaging has been integral to human history, from early seafaring explorations to modern space missions. Voyages have been undertaken for trade, exploration, scientific discovery, and personal adventure, shaping the course of civilizations and expanding our understanding of the world and beyond.