Synonyms for

Voyages

Verb / ˈvɔɪʌdʒʌz / / ˈvɔɪɪdʒɪz / Another word for voyages — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A long journey, especially by sea or in space.

Synonyms & similar words

voyage navigate oceantrip sail journey trip expedition cruise excursion odyssey adventure pilgrimage jaunt odyssey trek travel sailing roaming wandering exploration migration peregrination tour safari

Synonyms by register

Formal

expeditions journeys travels odysseys

Informal

trips jaunts outings

Literary

peregrinations wanderings sojourns

Antonyms

stasis stillness idleness rest inactivity settlement

Common collocations

  • sea voyages
  • space voyages
  • long voyages
  • voyages of discovery
  • voyages of exploration
  • voyages across the ocean
  • voyages to the stars

Word family

noun voyage
verb voyage

Usage note

Voyages typically implies a long journey, especially by sea or in space. It is more formal than 'trip' or 'journey'.

Example sentences

  1. The sailors set off on a long voyage across the ocean.
  2. Our family went on a voyage to visit a new country.
  3. The astronauts went on a voyage to explore space.
  4. The new voyage of the ship will start tomorrow.
  5. She read about the voyage of Christopher Columbus in her history book.

Quotes

  • 'A journey is like a marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.' -John Steinbeck
  • 'The gladdest moment in human life is a departure into unknown lands.' -Sir Richard Burton
  • 'I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.' -Mark Twain

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