Journey

/ˈdʒɜːrni/

Meaning & Definition

noun

an act of traveling from one place to another.

We went on a long journey across the country.

a progress from one stage to another.

Her journey from a novice to an expert took many years of hard work.

a person's life experience.

His journey through grief was both painful and enlightening.

verb

to travel from one place to another.

We will journey through the mountains this summer.

Middle English journee, from Old French journée, meaning 'day' or 'day's travel'.

a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

A metaphor for undertaking a long or difficult task.

the journey is more important than the destination

The experiences gained during the process are what matter most.

journey into the unknown

An exploration of unfamiliar territory, whether physical or metaphorical.

traveler

A person who is traveling or who travels often.

expedition

A journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often for exploration.

adventure

An unusual and exciting experience or activity.

A long trip or adventure, often with unexpected events.

That road trip was quite a journey, man!

Used metaphorically to describe a personal growth experience.

Going through that breakup was a real journey for me.