English · Travel & Places
travel
/ˈtræv.əl/
[/ˈtræv.əl/]
to journey
Beginnerverb
Definition
To travel means to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
Example
They plan to travel across Europe by train during the long summer holiday.
They plan to travel across Europe by train during the long summer holiday.
Etymology
From Old French 'travailler' (to toil), reflecting how hard early journeys were.
How & Where It’s Used
Means to journey; the toilsome root recalls travel's old difficulty.