Travelled

ˈtræv.əld

Meaning & Definition

verb
to make a journey, typically of some length.
She travelled across Europe last summer.
to go to a place and return; to make a journey.
He travelled to Japan for business and came back enriched by the experience.
to move or pass from one place to another.
Sound travels faster in water than in air.
to traverse a distance or route.
They travelled many miles to attend the festival.
to journey, especially to distant places.
She has travelled to every continent in her lifetime.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'travailler', from 'travail' meaning labor or work.

Common Phrases and Expressions

travel light
To pack or carry only a small amount of luggage.
travel plans
Arrangements made for a journey or trip.
travel bug
A strong desire or interest in traveling.

Related Words

traveler
A person who travels.
traveling
The act of going to different places.
travels
Journeys or trips taken.

Slang Meanings

Jet-setting
With her high-paying job, she's become a jet-setter, travelling to glamorous places.
Globetrotting
After retiring, he took a year off for globetrotting around the world.