Synonyms for

Travelling

Verb / ˈtrævʌlɪŋ / / ˈtrævlɪŋ / Another word for travelling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Travelling means going on a journey or trip to different places.

Synonyms & similar words

traveling move journey go movearound trip travel jaunt stayinplace locomote journeying voyaging roaming wandering exploring touring trekking rambling globetrotting hiking migrating pilgrimage odyssey expedition excursion jaunt safari cruise getaway

Synonyms by register

Formal

journeying voyaging touring traversing

Informal

going wandering roaming hitting the road

Literary

sojourning wandering pilgrimaging

Antonyms

staying remaining settling stopping anchoring residing

Common collocations

  • travelling light
  • travelling salesman
  • travelling expenses
  • travelling circus
  • travelling scholarship
  • travelling through
  • travelling abroad

Word family

noun travel
verb travel
adjective travelling
adverb travelingly

Usage note

While 'travelling' is the standard British English spelling, 'traveling' is the standard American English spelling. Both are acceptable depending on the audience.

Example sentences

  1. I love travelling to new places and trying new foods.
  2. Travelling by train is a fun way to see the countryside.
  3. She is travelling to Australia for her summer vacation.
  4. Travelling with friends is always more fun than travelling alone.
  5. I need to buy a new suitcase for my next travelling adventure.

Quotes

  • The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. - Saint Augustine
  • A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles. - Tim Cahill
  • I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list. - Susan Sontag

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