noun Uncommon

voyager

VOYIHD-zhuh

Voyager (noun) means a person who travels on a long journey, especially to unfamiliar or distant places. Example: “The early voyagers braved unknown seas with only rough maps to guide them.”

noun

A person who travels on a long journey, especially to unfamiliar or distant places.

"The early voyagers braved unknown seas with only rough maps to guide them."

How to Use Voyager

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who makes long journeys, especially into the unknown.

Word Forms

voyagers plural

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Etymology

From voyage plus the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for voyager

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “voyager” mean?

The word “voyager” means a person who travels on a long journey, especially to unfamiliar or distant places. In plain terms, someone who makes long journeys, especially into the unknown.

How do you pronounce “voyager”?

“Voyager” is pronounced VOYIHD-zhuh (/ˈvojɪd͡ʒə/ in IPA).

How do you use “voyager” in a sentence?

Here is “voyager” used in a sentence: “The early voyagers braved unknown seas with only rough maps to guide them.”

What part of speech is “voyager”?

“Voyager” is a noun.

Is “voyager” a common word?

“Voyager” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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