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voyage

 

[ ˈvɔɪɪdʒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,827, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.