treks; trekked; trekking
1
: to walk usually for a long distance
We had to trek up six flights of stairs with our groceries.
2
: to travel by walking through an area with many mountains, rivers, etc., for pleasure and adventure
On their vacation last year they went trekking in the Himalayas.
3
: to go on a long and often difficult journey
We trekked across the country in her old car.
plural treks
: a long and difficult journey that is made especially by walking
Our car broke down and we had a long trek back to town.
a trek across the country
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“Trek.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/trek. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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