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voyage

/ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

[/ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/]

long sea journey

Intermediatenoun

Definition

A long journey, especially one made by sea or in space.

Example

The old sailor told stories of his long voyage across the stormy southern seas.

The old sailor told stories of his long voyage across the stormy southern seas.

Etymology

From Old French 'voiage', from Latin 'viaticum', provisions for a journey.

How & Where It’s Used

Often used for sea or space travel, sometimes figuratively.

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