Meaning & Definition of word "Journey"

Journey

/ˈdʒɜːrni/

noun:

  • 1. an act of traveling from one place to another.
    • Example: We went on a long journey across the country.
  • 2. a progress from one stage to another.
    • Example: Her journey from a novice to an expert took many years of hard work.
  • 3. a person's life experience.
    • Example: His journey through grief was both painful and enlightening.

verb:

  • 1. to travel from one place to another.
    • Example: We will journey through the mountains this summer.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of journey

Meaning: A long trip or adventure, often with unexpected events.

Example Sentence: That road trip was quite a journey, man!

Meaning: Used metaphorically to describe a personal growth experience.

Example Sentence: Going through that breakup was a real journey for me.