voyage
VOYIHJ
Voyage (noun) means a long journey, especially one made by sea, air, or space. Example: “Their voyage home took many weeks because of storms.”
noun
1
A long journey, especially one made by sea, air, or space.
"Their voyage home took many weeks because of storms."
"The ship set out on a six-month voyage across the Pacific."
"The astronauts began their voyage to the space station at dawn."
verb
1
To travel on a long journey.
"Explorers once voyaged for months without seeing any land."
"She dreams of voyaging around the world by boat."
"They voyaged from Lisbon to the Caribbean in under two months."
How to use voyage
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA long trip, usually by sea or through space, or the act of making one.
Common pairings
sea voyage
maiden voyage
embark on a voyage
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Word forms
- Plural
- voyages
- Third person singular
- voyages
- Past tense
- voyaged
- Archaic forms
- voyagest, voyagedst, voyageth
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Etymology
From Old French voiage, ultimately from Latin viaticum ("travel money/provisions") — a doublet of viaticum.
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What does “voyage” mean?
The word “voyage” means a long journey, especially one made by sea, air, or space. In plain terms, a long trip, usually by sea or through space, or the act of making one.
How do you pronounce “voyage”?
“Voyage” is pronounced VOYIHJ (/ˈvɔɪ.ɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “voyage” in a sentence?
Here is “voyage” used in a sentence: “The ship set out on a six-month voyage across the Pacific.”
What is another word for “voyage”?
Words with a similar meaning to “voyage” include adventure, exploration, expedition, excursion, journey and tour.
What part of speech is “voyage”?
Depending on how it is used, “voyage” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “voyage” come from?
The word “voyage” comes from Latin. From Old French voiage, ultimately from Latin viaticum ("travel money/provisions") — a doublet of viaticum.
Is “voyage” a common word?
“Voyage” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “voyage” have?
“Voyage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long journey, especially one made by sea, air, or space.
What is the difference between a "voyage" and a "trip"?
A "voyage" is a long journey, traditionally by sea but also by air or space, and often suggests scale, distance, or adventure. A "trip" is more general and usually shorter, covering everyday travel of almost any kind.
What is the difference between a "voyage" and a "cruise"?
A "voyage" is any long sea journey, often undertaken to reach a destination or for a purpose, while a "cruise" is a leisure trip on a ship where the journey itself is the holiday, typically calling at several ports. All cruises are voyages, but not all voyages are cruises.
When should you use "voyage" instead of "journey"?
"Voyage" specifically suggests long-distance travel by sea, air, or space, so it fits ocean crossings and space missions well. "Journey" is broader and includes travel over land, making it the better choice for everyday trips.
Is "voyage" a formal or informal word?
"Voyage" has a fairly formal, literary tone and often describes grand or historic travel, as in "a voyage of discovery." In casual conversation, words like "trip" or "journey" are far more common.
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