noun
trekking
Trekking (noun) means walking for pleasure or sport over long distances, typically through rugged terrain. Example: “They spent a month trekking across Nepal.”
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Walking for pleasure or sport over long distances, typically through rugged terrain.
"They spent a month trekking across Nepal."
How to use trekking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTrekking is going on long walking trips through wild or mountainous country, usually for longer stretches than a regular hike.
Common pairings
go trekking
trekking poles
trekking route
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Word forms
- Plural
- trekkings
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They spent a month _____ across Nepal.
Frequently asked questions
What does “trekking” mean?
The word “trekking” means walking for pleasure or sport over long distances, typically through rugged terrain. In plain terms, trekking is going on long walking trips through wild or mountainous country, usually for longer stretches than a regular hike.
How do you use “trekking” in a sentence?
Here is “trekking” used in a sentence: “They spent a month trekking across Nepal.”
What part of speech is “trekking”?
“Trekking” is a noun.
What is the meaning of trekking?
"trekking" (noun) means walking for pleasure or sport over long distances, typically through rugged terrain.
