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journey

SayJUR-nee/ˈd͡ʒɝni//ˈd͡ʒɜːni/

Pluraljourneys

Verbjourneys, journeying, journeyed

Often confused with trip and travel

9 meanings of journey

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  1. 1
    tripnouncountable
    A trip from one place to another, taken as a single unit of travel.

    Like one trip on a bus, from the first stop to the last.

    The journey to the coast took us six hours by car.

    We packed plenty of snacks for the long journey.

    UsageSay a journey or a trip (not incorrect: a travel).

    Similartrip, voyage, trek, expedition

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  2. 2
    personal growthnounfigurativelycountable
    A long process of changing or growing, often with hard parts along the way.

    Like climbing a mountain step by step, with hard parts before you reach the top.

    Learning to read again after his stroke was a slow journey.

    Her journey from a shy student to a confident leader took years.

    UsageOften journey to a goal: the journey to a healthy life.

    Similarpath, road, odyssey, process

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  3. 3
    travelverbintransitive
    To travel from one place to another, usually over a long distance.

    They journey north every summer to visit relatives.

    We will journey across the country by train next month.

    UsageUsually journey to a place. Write journeyed, with a y.

    Similartravel, voyage, trek

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Origin

It came from Old French "jornee", which goes back to Latin "dies" meaning "day".

Checked 31 Oct 2026 · 3 facts