journey
/ˈdʒɜː.ni/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A journey is a trip from one place to another, especially a long one. It can also mean the process of moving through life or learning something.
- The journey to Delhi took six hours.
- Learning English can be a long journey.
- Our journey started at dawn.
verb
To journey means to travel from one place to another, especially over a long distance.
- We journeyed through the mountains.
- They journeyed north by train.
- Pilgrims journey to the temple each year.
Adinary Nuance
A journey is more than a simple trip. It often sounds longer, more important, or more meaningful. Writers choose journey when they want to show travel, change, or personal growth.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- hành trình
- Spanish
- viaje
- Chinese
- 旅程
- Japanese
- 旅
- Korean
- 여정
Etymology
Journey came into English from Old French around the 13th century. It first meant a day's travel, then later any trip or a life experience.
Common phrases
long journeyjourney backjourney throughlife journey
Synonyms
Related words
Frequently asked questions
- Is journey formal or informal?
- It is common in both speaking and writing. It sounds a little more serious than trip.
- What is the difference between journey and trip?
- A trip is usually a simple visit or travel event. A journey often feels longer or more important.
- Can journey mean life experience?
- Yes. People use it for personal growth, learning, or recovery.
- How do I use journey as a verb?
- Use it for travel over a distance: 'We journeyed home at night.'