voyage — a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's first voyage was on a ship with seasick passengers everywhere
- The astronauts prepared for their voyage to Mars
- Captain Jack's last voyage ended when he forgot to bring a map
voyage
NOUN[/ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/]
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Dreams of voyage shimmer like mirage in his old garage!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'voiage', which originally meant 'way' or 'path'. Over time, it evolved to specifically denote a long journey, particularly one undertaken by sea.
Breakdown
Old French 'voiage' comes from Latin 'viaticum' (provisions for a journey), itself derived from 'via' (way, road). The suffix '-age' in French denotes an action or process, transforming the sense from 'road' to 'the act of traveling'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's first voyage was on a ship with seasick passengers everywhere”
“The astronauts prepared for their voyage to Mars”
“Captain Jack's last voyage ended when he forgot to bring a map”
“The luxury cruise ship offered a comfortable voyage through the Caribbean”
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