trekked; trekking
1
: to make one's way arduously
broadly
: journey
2
chiefly South Africa
a
: to travel by ox wagon
b
: to migrate by ox wagon or in a train of such
trekker
noun
1
: a trip or movement especially when involving difficulties or complex organization : an arduous journey
2
chiefly South Africa
: a journey by ox wagon
especially
: an organized migration by a group of settlers
Synonyms
Examples of trek in a Sentence
Verb
We had to trek up six flights of stairs with our groceries.
On their vacation last year they went trekking in the Himalayas.
We trekked across the country in her old car.
Noun
Our car broke down and we had a long trek back to town.
a trek across the country
Recent Examples on the Web
Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
On this day, the sun was almost directly overhead when Mr. Fink peered out through his binoculars and saw a couple being dropped off by an unmarked vehicle on a dirt road in Mexico and trekking through the arid brush toward the United States.
—Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The process in many cases eliminates the need to physically see a doctor to obtain a prescription and, in certain cases, trekking to a pharmacy to fill it.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024
The Granola Gear marketplace includes everything from trekking poles and sleeping pads to climbing shoes and jackets, all gently used, inspected and ready for a new home.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Two of the hikers tried to fend off the aggressive animal with trekking poles, wildlife officials said.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024
My revelation about the benefits of trekking poles is, of course, nothing new.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Figuring out how to be a successful entrepreneur can feel like trekking through uncharted territory.
—John Hall, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But only if visitors are able to trek down the ravines, correctly navigate the overgrown forest and locate the ruins.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2024
Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024
The trek follows Pitbull’s Trilogy Tour with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin, which found the trio co-headlining each night last fall.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
Of course, many Los Angeles passengers would still be seated in their car for a while to drive out to Rancho Cucamonga, with the trek taking more than an hour even in light traffic conditions.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
While at-home measurements can give a rough idea to narrow your search, trying on a pack is critical before embarking on a trek.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Over the years, more than 90 species of birds have made the trek to breed and feed at this crucial wintering ground, which is surrounded by freshwater marshes.
—Umer Asif, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
In the past two months, Brady and some other surfers have been able to sneak in riding e-bikes, or score a parking spot at a small upper lot that holds 30 cars and requires a longer trek down to the beach.
—Laylan Connelly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
Big treks in the deep country have long been a feature of my travels here.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The trek will wrap with four shows in Commerce, Colorado on Aug. 29.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
Verb
Other people — hungry and thirsty — trekked for miles to the island’s few grocery stores and restaurants.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024
On this day, the sun was almost directly overhead when Mr. Fink peered out through his binoculars and saw a couple being dropped off by an unmarked vehicle on a dirt road in Mexico and trekking through the arid brush toward the United States.
—Emily Baumgaertner, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The process in many cases eliminates the need to physically see a doctor to obtain a prescription and, in certain cases, trekking to a pharmacy to fill it.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 13 Mar. 2024
The Granola Gear marketplace includes everything from trekking poles and sleeping pads to climbing shoes and jackets, all gently used, inspected and ready for a new home.
—Michael Charboneau, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Two of the hikers tried to fend off the aggressive animal with trekking poles, wildlife officials said.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 10 Apr. 2024
My revelation about the benefits of trekking poles is, of course, nothing new.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2024
Figuring out how to be a successful entrepreneur can feel like trekking through uncharted territory.
—John Hall, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
But only if visitors are able to trek down the ravines, correctly navigate the overgrown forest and locate the ruins.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2024
Noun
Though replacement dates were never announced, a statement confirms the existing 2023 tour will be cancelled, while Live Nation, which was producing the tour, continues to investigate a rescheduled trek.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2024
The trek follows Pitbull’s Trilogy Tour with Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin, which found the trio co-headlining each night last fall.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024
Of course, many Los Angeles passengers would still be seated in their car for a while to drive out to Rancho Cucamonga, with the trek taking more than an hour even in light traffic conditions.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2024
While at-home measurements can give a rough idea to narrow your search, trying on a pack is critical before embarking on a trek.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2024
Over the years, more than 90 species of birds have made the trek to breed and feed at this crucial wintering ground, which is surrounded by freshwater marshes.
—Umer Asif, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Apr. 2024
In the past two months, Brady and some other surfers have been able to sneak in riding e-bikes, or score a parking spot at a small upper lot that holds 30 cars and requires a longer trek down to the beach.
—Laylan Connelly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2024
Big treks in the deep country have long been a feature of my travels here.
—Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
The trek will wrap with four shows in Commerce, Colorado on Aug. 29.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Trek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trek. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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trek
1 of 2 verb
trekked; trekking
1
chiefly South African
: to travel or migrate by ox wagon or in a train of such wagons
2
: to make one's way slowly and painfully
trekker
noun
trek
2 of 2 noun1
chiefly South African
: an organized journey or migration of a group of settlers traveling by ox wagon
2
: a slow or difficult journey
Etymology
Verb
from Afrikaans trek, "to travel by ox wagon," from Dutch trecken "to haul, pull"
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