Meaning & Definition of word "Travel"

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    Travel

    /ˈtræv.əl/

    noun:

    • 1. the act of traveling; a journey.
      • Example: His travel across Europe took three months.
    • 2. an instance of traveling; a trip.
      • Example: Their travel to the mountains was filled with adventure.

    verb:

    • 1. to go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.
      • Example: I love to travel to new countries during my vacation.
    • 2. to undergo a journey or movement from one location to another.
      • Example: She will travel across the country by train.
    • 3. to move or proceed from one point to another.
      • Example: Electric signals can travel through a wire.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'travailen', from Old French 'travailler' meaning to labor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    travel light:

    To pack few belongings for a trip.

    travel bug:

    A strong desire or passion for traveling.

    business travel:

    Traveling for work-related purposes.

    Related Words

    traveler:

    A person who travels.

    traveling:

    The act of making a journey.

    travails:

    Struggles or difficulties encountered during a journey.

    Slang Meanings of travel

    Meaning: Jet-setting

    Example Sentence: She's been jet-setting around the world for her job.

    Meaning: Road trip

    Example Sentence: We're planning a road trip across the country this summer.