travel

²travel

noun

Definition of TRAVEL

1

a : the act of traveling : passage b : a journey especially to a distant or unfamiliar place : tour, trip —often used in plural

2

plural : an account of one's travels

3

: the number traveling : traffic

4

a : movement, progression <the travel of satellites around the earth> b : the motion of a piece of machinery; especially : reciprocating motion

Examples of TRAVEL

1. She doesn't enjoy foreign travel.
2. Air travel was affected by the storm.
3. The book discusses the future of travel in outer space.
4. We extended our travels for another week.

First Known Use of TRAVEL

14th century

Related to TRAVEL

Synonyms: expedition, passage, peregrination, travel(s), trek, trip

Related Words: commutation, commute, errand, excursion, flight, hop, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sortie, tour; cruise, sail, voyage; drive, ride, spin; grand tour, odyssey, pilgrimage, progress, quest, safari; hike, slog, tramp, walk, walkabout

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Rhymes with TRAVEL

cavil, gavel, gravel, ravel