noun
Common
travelling
TRAV-lihng
Also spelled traveling (US spelling)
Travelling (noun) means British spelling of traveling: the act of journeying from place to place. Example: “Travelling light makes airport queues much less stressful.”
noun
1
British spelling of traveling: the act of journeying from place to place.
"Travelling light makes airport queues much less stressful."
"Years of travelling taught him to be patient with delays."
"Travelling by train is her favourite way to see the countryside."
adj
1
Moving from place to place, especially for work.
"A travelling salesman knocked on the door selling brushes."
"The travelling library visits our village every other Thursday."
"The travelling circus arrives in town every summer."
How to use travelling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe British English spelling of "traveling."
UK vs US
British English doubles the L; American English spells it "traveling."
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Rhymes for travelling
telling
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selling
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Frequently asked questions
What does “travelling” mean?
The word “travelling” means british spelling of traveling: the act of journeying from place to place. In plain terms, the British English spelling of "traveling.".
How do you pronounce “travelling”?
“Travelling” is pronounced TRAV-lihng (/ˈtɹæv.lɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “travelling” in a sentence?
Here is “travelling” used in a sentence: “Travelling by train is her favourite way to see the countryside.”
What part of speech is “travelling”?
Depending on how it is used, “travelling” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “travelling” a common word?
“Travelling” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “travelling” have?
“Travelling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: british spelling of traveling: the act of journeying from place to place.
What is the difference between "travelling" and "traveling"?
They are the same word spelled differently: "travelling" with double l is standard in British English, while "traveling" with a single l is standard in American English. British spelling doubles the final l before "-ing," American spelling usually does not.
Is it "travelling" or "traveling"?
Use "travelling" in the UK and most Commonwealth countries, and "traveling" in the United States. The same rule gives "travelled/traveled" and "traveller/traveler."
When is "travelling" used as an adjective?
As an adjective, "travelling" describes something or someone that moves from place to place, as in "a travelling salesman," "a travelling circus," or "travelling expenses." Here it modifies a noun rather than naming the activity of journeying.
What are common phrases with "travelling"?
Common collocations include "travelling companion," "travelling expenses," "travelling salesman," and "travelling light." To "travel light" is to journey with very little luggage.
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