travelogue

noun

trav·​el·​ogue ˈtra-və-ˌlȯg How to pronounce travelogue (audio)
-ˌläg
variants or travelog
1
: a piece of writing about travel
2
: a talk or lecture on travel usually accompanied by a film or slides
3
: a narrated motion picture about travel

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This travelogue examines spiritual customs from around the world, meditating on the idea of paradise. Condé Nast, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2023 Take this little travelogue to Oscars venues and scenes over the decades; no tourist bus required. Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2023 The French explorer’s travelogue was only 290 pages. Claire Turrell, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023 Even with the limited travelogue, Dorsey finds his share of history, from Florida’s role in WWII, the Keys’ past and movies filmed in the Sunshine State. Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2023 That’s pretty impressive, as a travelogue. Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2022 Season two of Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy bows at 9 p.m. Sunday on CNN, followed by a new culinary travelogue, Nomad With Carlton McCoy, at 10 p.m. Ten Percent, a British adaptation of Call My Agent!, premieres at 10 p.m. Sunday on BBC America. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Apr. 2022 Niccolò took great care with his travelogue, taking measurements of landmarks in the Holy Land by counting paces or comparing them to the length of his arm. Theresa Machemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Jan. 2020 This is more than a travelogue. Longreads, 30 Sep. 2022 See More

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Word History

Etymology

travel + -logue

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of travelogue was in 1892

Dictionary Entries Near travelogue

Cite this Entry

“Travelogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travelogue. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

Kids Definition

travelogue

noun
trav·​el·​ogue
variants or travelog
1
: an illustrated lecture or film about travel
2
: a piece of writing about travel

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