odyssey

noun

Definition of odysseynext
as in journey
a long trip from one place to another Their yearlong odyssey took them to the other side of the world.

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Recent Examples of odyssey Bathroom trips while filming The Odyssey were an odyssey in itself for John Leguizamo. — Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 The World Cup felt a bit like its own odyssey for us new and old soccer fans, so the two splashing onto screens on the same weekend feels like a natural conclusion. — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 17 July 2026 Zendaya’s dress for the film’s London premiere on July 6 had an odyssey of its own. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Four teams remain at this summer’s World Cup, and that means our rankings odyssey is almost over. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for odyssey
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odyssey
  1. journey
  2. trip
  3. pilgrimage
  4. expedition
  5. tour
  6. excursion
  7. voyage
Noun
  • Legend has it, Sperlonga was a stop on Odysseus's journey, and a group of ancient sculptures depicting scenes from the Odyssey were found in the grotto adjacent to the villa.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Fleeing an economic crisis and political repression back home, many Venezuelans have risked their lives on treacherous journeys to reach the US.
    — Rocio Munoz, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of journey
Noun
  • Wells, 18, disappeared July 4 during a boat trip with three friends to Horn Island in Jackson, Mississippi, and his body was recovered two days later by a National Park Service ranger on a nearby island.
    — Margaret Baker, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
  • Crump is handling the case of Nolan Wells, a Black student athlete who died on a boat trip in Mississippi with white friends over the July 4th weekend.
    — Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of trip
Noun
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived Monday in Iraq’s holy city of Najaf to participate in the Arbaeen commemorations, an annual pilgrimage for Shiite Muslims, his office said on social media.
    — Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The plantar surfaces of the boy’s feet showed evidence of prolonged walking over a long distance, consistent with making a pilgrimage to a sacrificial site.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pilgrimage
Noun
  • Its load-bearing capacity has been improved to accommodate the needs of larger scientific research equipment during expeditions.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026
  • On Saturday, Purja’s expedition company said the world had lost one of mountaineering’s greats.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of expedition
Noun
  • Today, Armstrong's two-story boyhood home is an occasional stop for visitors of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, even though the house itself isn't open for tours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • From scenic tours of national parks to intimate ranch experiences, this is your opportunity to embrace the rugged charm, raw beauty, and unforgettable adventure of the American West.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tour
Noun
  • That’s just about $7 under budget for a four-person, sweet treat excursion.
    — Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
  • What to do nearby Ibiza Town is just a 20-minute stroll away along the marina, an essential excursion for anyone staying here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of excursion
Noun
  • Twelve hours into the Empress’s voyage, the ship collided with the SS Størsad, and1,012 passengers died instantly.
    — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The Mutiara Sentosa 2 serves the Surabaya-Makassar route, a voyage that typically takes around 40 hours and is primarily used by domestic travelers and cargo transport between the islands of Java and Sulawesi.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of voyage

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