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noun

ˈvȯi-ij How to pronounce voyage (audio)
Definition of voyagenext
as in cruise
a journey over water in a vessel the long, perilous voyage down the Atlantic seaboard, around Cape Horn, and up South America's Pacific coast

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verb

1
as in to travel
to take a trip especially of some distance voyaged to the ends of the earth in search of adventure

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2
as in to sail
to travel on water in a vessel voyaging on a cruise ship for the first time

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Recent Examples of voyage
Noun
Expedition ships also typically offer shore excursions led by experts who remain with the group throughout the voyage, allowing each day’s discoveries to build on the last. — Julie Jones, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026 This year’s voyage east will mark Jimmy Kimmel Live‘s eighth edition of Brooklyn shows. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Some ships even reposition between polar regions or across the Southern Hemisphere—voyages far longer than most standard cruises ever attempt. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026 Ahead of the week’s worst heat, some Bay Area residents voyaged outside to enjoy the sun and unseasonably balmy conditions. — Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for voyage
Recent Examples of Synonyms for voyage
  1. cruise
  2. travel
  3. sail
  4. journey
  5. boat
  6. trek
  7. tour
  8. trip
Noun
  • The designer had felt the atmosphere shift after her disastrous outdoor cruise collection in Marseille in May 2024, which was marred by a mini-storm.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Since then, over 85 million passengers have been welcomed aboard its numerous cruise experiences, which range from holiday lights tours to summer sunset experiences.
    — ElleAnna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of cruise
Verb
  • Critics note the change would mean the sun rises an hour later on winter mornings, leaving more children traveling to school and commuters, construction workers, farmers and others heading to work before daylight.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Passengers traveling from Manhattan can also connect to the BLADEone aircraft at Westchester County Airport by helicopter, with BLADE advertising the helicopter transfer at approximately 12 minutes.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of travel
Verb
  • Aubrey's 65-yard attempt with about 30 seconds left in the second quarter sailed wide left.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Before its commissioning, the destroyer sailed from Norfolk to Florida and then traveled to Alaska through the Panama Canal.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sail
Verb
  • The film, which premiered at Visions du Réel, journeys into the past through the director’s diaries and family photographs.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026
  • And so, the two men with very different life philosophies proceed to journey ever deeper into the South American heart of darkness, with a little bit of The Searchers thrown in for good measure.
    — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of journey
Verb
  • Deadly boating tragedies are common in the central African country, where late-night travel and overcrowded vessels are often blamed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The park has boating access, paddlesport rentals, and a swimming beach, as well as hiking trails, campgrounds, and mini cabins.
    — Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
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Verb
  • As Monica Turner trekked across the western hills of Yellowstone National Park, the cold rain was inescapable.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Photos show rescue teams in extensive climbing gear trekking through the snow.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of trek
Verb
  • During her career, Jordan toured alongside Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, AC/DC and Van Halen.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Now retired from touring to spend more time with his family, including his 18-month-old daughter, Rosie, Muñoz says moments like seeing young fans in the crowd are what stay with him.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of tour
Verb
  • But up here on the terraces of the Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi, the shrieks of day-tripping cruise passengers, zipping back and forth in Tango-orange tenders, are pleasantly faint.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Beckett Sennecke drew a tripping penalty on Gustav Forsling midway through overtime, but Florida nearly killed the penalty before Carlsson found Granlund in front for his first goal.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of trip

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“Voyage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/voyage. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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