English · Travel & Places
journey
/ˈdʒɜːr.ni/
[/ˈdʒɜːr.ni/]
act of travelling
Beginnernoun
Definition
An act of travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
Example
The journey across the country took two days, but the changing scenery was beautiful.
The journey across the country took two days, but the changing scenery was beautiful.
Etymology
From Old French 'journee', a day's travel, from Latin 'diurnum', daily.
How & Where It’s Used
Common literally and figuratively (life's journey).