Travel

/ˈtræv.əl/

Meaning & Definition

noun
the act of traveling; a journey.
His travel across Europe took three months.
an instance of traveling; a trip.
Their travel to the mountains was filled with adventure.
verb
to go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.
I love to travel to new countries during my vacation.
to undergo a journey or movement from one location to another.
She will travel across the country by train.
to move or proceed from one point to another.
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

Jet-setting
She's been jet-setting around the world for her job.
Road trip
We're planning a road trip across the country this summer.