Meaning & use

journey

noun·Everyday

An act of traveling from one place to another, especially over some distance.

See it in a sentence

The journey to the island included a train ride and a short ferry crossing.

We packed sandwiches for the long journey home.

A note on using this word

Journey often emphasizes the travel itself. Trip can include the visit and return, while voyage usually suggests travel by sea or through space.

Words with a similar meaning

tripvoyage

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A process of personal change, learning, or development over time.

The journal records her journey from beginner to confident musician.

3. verb

To travel, especially over a considerable distance.

They journeyed across the plateau before reaching the town.

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