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
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
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Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
And Jennifer and her husband David Otto would regularly trek to Bruce’s Juices in Hermosa Beach for a fix before launching their own store.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Regrouping after a long trek back Monday and an off-day Tuesday, Orlando focused on the fundamentals of the game on both ends of the court while reflecting on the time spent overseas and looking ahead to the second half of the regular season.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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Verb
But at 67 years old, Gibbins said that trekking in his wares isn’t an option for him physically anymore.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
And Jennifer and her husband David Otto would regularly trek to Bruce’s Juices in Hermosa Beach for a fix before launching their own store.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
Yet the magic of Bisate Reserve extends far beyond the misty mountains—from stunning nature trails on breathtaking vistas, to a soulful trek to the former research station of legendary conservationist Dian Fossey, and the chance to climb a dormant volcano.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Regrouping after a long trek back Monday and an off-day Tuesday, Orlando focused on the fundamentals of the game on both ends of the court while reflecting on the time spent overseas and looking ahead to the second half of the regular season.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Trek.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trek. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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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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