noun Uncommon

pilgrimage

PIHLG-rih-mihj

Pilgrimage (noun) means a journey made to a sacred or meaningful place. Example: “Millions of Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca each year during Hajj.”

noun

A journey made to a sacred or meaningful place.

"Millions of Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca each year during Hajj."

"For die-hard fans, visiting Graceland felt like a pilgrimage."

How to use pilgrimage

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA meaningful journey to a place that matters deeply to you, religiously or personally.

Common pairings

make a pilgrimage a pilgrimage site religious pilgrimage

Word forms

pilgrimaged past tense, pilgrimages plural, pilgrimages singular

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Millions of Muslims make the _____ to Mecca each year during Hajj.

Etymology

Formed from "pilgrim" plus the suffix "-age."

Synonyms

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pilgrim's journey

Rhymes for pilgrimage

age wage cage page rage gage sage mage usage image stage adage

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Frequently asked questions

What does “pilgrimage” mean?

The word “pilgrimage” means a journey made to a sacred or meaningful place. In plain terms, a meaningful journey to a place that matters deeply to you, religiously or personally.

How do you pronounce “pilgrimage”?

“Pilgrimage” is pronounced PIHLG-rih-mihj (/ˈpɪlɡɹɪmɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pilgrimage” in a sentence?

Here is “pilgrimage” used in a sentence: “Millions of Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca each year during Hajj.”

What part of speech is “pilgrimage”?

“Pilgrimage” is a noun.

Is “pilgrimage” a common word?

“Pilgrimage” is an uncommon word in modern English.