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noun

ˈvȯi-ij How to pronounce voyage (audio)
Definition of voyagenext
as in cruise
a journey over water in a vessel the long, perilous voyage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up South America's Pacific coast

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verb

1
as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance voyaged to the ends of the earth in search of adventure

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2
as in to sail
to travel on water in a vessel voyaging on a cruise ship for the first time

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Recent Examples of voyage
Noun
First voyage Columbus wanted to find the fastest way to get to the southwest Pacific to bring home exotic spices. — Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026 In late August, NASA asked contractors to prepare to build a nuclear reactor that could survive a space voyage and run without maintenance near the moon’s south pole. — Selam Gebrekidan, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
Some ships even reposition between polar regions or across the Southern Hemisphere—voyages far longer than most standard cruises ever attempt. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026 Ahead of the week’s worst heat, some Bay Area residents voyaged outside to enjoy the sun and unseasonably balmy conditions. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voyage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyage
  1. cruise
  2. travel
  3. sail
  4. journey
  5. boat
  6. trek
  7. tour
  8. trip
Noun
  • The investment bank raised its rating on the cruise line operator to buy from hold and hiked its 12-month price target on the stock to to $330 from $305, implying nearly 17% upside from Wednesday's close.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Rightway Parking, an airport and cruise parking reservation company based in Tampa, Florida, analyzed 55 airports using federal flight data and Google Maps estimates.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of cruise
Verb
  • The story follows Emily, an American woman who travels with Simon, her Chinese Malaysian husband, and their son Louis to spend the summer at his family’s mansion.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Many of the units come with full kitchens and have one or two bedrooms making it ideally for families or those traveling in a group.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of travel
Verb
  • Launched last year, Louis Vuitton’s multiyear partnership with Real Madrid marked yet another high-profile sports deal for the world’s biggest luxury brand, which is active in disciplines ranging from sailing to Formula 1.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Henderson picked it up and sailed a throw to first, allowing the tying run to score.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of sail
Verb
  • The film, which premiered at Visions du Réel, journeys into the past through the director’s diaries and family photographs.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • And so, the two men with very different life philosophies proceed to journey ever deeper into the South American heart of darkness, with a little bit of The Searchers thrown in for good measure.
    — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of journey
Verb
  • Its location in an industrial working waterway won’t provide glorious views, but there’s something whimsical about hot tub boating on a summer’s evening, especially with a local Driftwood beer in hand.
    — Adrienne Matei, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The 334-acre reservoir allows for boating, including sailboats, jet skiing, paddleboarding and kayaking.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
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  • The affected area includes popular trekking routes, and October is one of the busiest months for visitors.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • As Monica Turner trekked across the western hills of Yellowstone National Park, the cold rain was inescapable.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of trek
Verb
  • Fans have already theorized different ways the music could continue to be toured without Love’s active participation.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • On Friday, the White House releasing this video of him touring his favorite White House construction project.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of tour
Verb
  • In overtime, the Golden Knights quickly took advantage of a tripping penalty on Kings center Scott Laughton.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Behar, who dislocated the shoulder after catching her heel and tripping last week at The View‘s ABC studio building in New York, is expected to return to the show next week.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of trip

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“Voyage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyage. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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