Voyage

/ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

The first human voyage to Mars is planned for the next decade.

A journey by ship; a trip on the water.

Their voyage across the Atlantic lasted several weeks.

An act of traveling from one place to another, typically over a significant distance.

The voyage of discovery took them to uncharted territories.

verb

To make a long journey, especially by sea.

They will voyage to the remote island next summer.

Middle English 'viage', from Old French 'viage' meaning 'journey', from 'via' meaning 'way'.

the voyage of discovery

A journey to find or learn something new.

smooth sailing

A situation that is easy and free from difficulty during a journey.

set sail

To begin a voyage or journey.

traveler

A person who is traveling or who often travels.

navigation

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one’s position and planning and following a route.

sailing

The action of using a sailboat or ship to travel across water.

Take a trip

Let's go on a voyage and explore the island.

Hit the road

We're ready to voyage as soon as the sun comes up.