Meaning & use
journey
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
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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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