journey noun define

• Daily Crossword
• Word Puzzle
• Word Finder
• Word of the Day
• Synonym of the Day
• Word of the Year
• Language stories
• All featured
• Gender and sexuality
• All pop culture
• Writing hub
• Grammar essentials
• Commonly confused
• All writing tips
• Pop culture
• Writing tips

Advertisement

[ jur -nee ]

a six-day journey across the desert.

Synonyms: tour , jaunt , excursion

a desert journey.

a week's journey.

the journey to success.

verb (used without object)

Synonyms: peregrinate , rove , roam

/ ˈdʒɜːnɪ /

• a travelling from one place to another; trip or voyage
• the distance travelled in a journey
• the time taken to make a journey
• intr to make a journey

Discover More

Derived forms.

• ˈjourneyer , noun

Other Words From

• journey·er noun
• outjourney verb (used with object) outjourneyed outjourneying

Word History and Origins

Origin of journey 1

Synonym Study

Example sentences.

If either is selected, it would not launch until 2026 at the earliest, and would take at least a few months to make the journey.

The job is a cherry on top, but the journey and the experience of being able to audition and leave your heart in the room and feel good about it, no matter what happens, that’s rare and that was amazing.

Cross-device measurement helps connect the dots of your customer’s journey and ensures you know how effective your campaigns are at driving user behavior.

You are somewhat of a new grandmother and you’ve been enjoying that journey.

Instead of having numerous articles addressing each of these particular questions, brands and publishers could consolidate this information as it is all pertinent to the same stage of the journey that the user is in.

The brokers then scout out potential “crew members” who can earn substantial discounts for working the journey.

The next day, after driving to Putney on the outskirts of London, we start the end of our journey.

The NYPD Emerald Society pipes and drums struck up a slow march and the procession began the journey to the cemetery.

We began a journey with Koenig in the first episode of Serial.

But the sunlight is threatening to fade and a three-and-a-half-hour river journey back to Kisangani looms.

With a hammer the boy knocked off some of the slats of the small box in which Squinty had made his journey.

Then summoning a smart young jemadar with whom he had talked a good deal during the journey, he asked him to read the chit.

But dismissing them from our thoughts for the time being, as we did then from our presence, let us continue our journey.

If the journey is now distasteful to her, she has but her own rashness to blame in having sought it herself.

It was past sundown when they left San Bernardino, but a full moon made the night as good as day for their journey.

Related Words

• exploration

What Is The Plural Of Journey?

Plural word for  journey.

The plural form of journey is journeys (not journies ). Words that end with a – y preceded by a vowel ( a, e, i, o, u ) are made plural by adding an -s at the end, as in chimney / chimneys and monkey / monkeys . 

This can be confusing, because the plural form of words that end with a – y and are preceded by a consonant is made by changing the ending to -ies , as in party / parties , candy / candies , and duty / duties .

More About Journey

What does  journey mean.

A journey is a trip, especially one to a faraway place that takes place over a long period of time.

The word trip can refer to any instance of traveling from one place to another, no matter how long or short it is. The word journey , though, typically implies a long trip—one that’s at least several hours, and perhaps several months or even years. It also often implies adventure—a journey might even be a quest . A journey may or may not have a planned destination other than whatever lies ahead.

The word is also commonly used in a figurative way to liken any lengthy process or progress to such a trip, as in Life is a journey, with many interesting detours. 

Journey can also be used as a verb meaning to make a long trip, as in We must journey to the land beyond the mountains.

Example: My favorite books are about people who make epic journeys around the world.

Where does  journey come from?

The first records of the word journey come from around the 1200s. It comes from the Middle English word journee , meaning “day,” ultimately from unattested Vulgar Latin diurnāta , meaning “a day’s time” or “a day’s work.” In English, the meaning of the word journey originally meant something like “a day’s travel,” but eventually came to mean “a long trip.”

A journey can last a day but the word usually refers to longer trips. The word is sometimes preceded with the mode of transportation that’s used, as in The city is reachable only by a long train journey. Discussion of journeys often involves their destination or purpose. When people say, “It’s the journey , not the destination,” they mean that the significance and value of a journey is what happens along the way, from moment to moment, as opposed to the achievement of its ultimate goal.

Did you know ... ?

What are some other forms related to journey ?

• journeyer (noun)
• outjourney (verb)

What are some synonyms for journey ?

What are some words that share a root or word element with journey ? 

What are some words that often get used in discussing journey ?

• destination

How is  journey used in real life?

Journey is very commonly used in a figurative way.

I ask you to accompany me on my journey to Chile and Peru in your prayers. — Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 15, 2018

Life is indeed a journey. Successful is he who can navigate the ups and downs without losing his balance. Don’t dwell on your past, don’t wallow in self-pity, don’t repeat your mistakes, don’t focus on negativity, help others along the way, spread kindness wherever you go! — Mufti Menk (@muftimenk) August 17, 2020

Some people around us will not understand our journey. They don’t need to; it’s not for them — Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho) May 4, 2019

Try using  journey !

Which of the following words is a synonym of journey ?

A. voyage B. trip C. trek D. all of the above

• TheFreeDictionary
• Word / Article
• Starts with
• Free toolbar & extensions
• Word of the Day
• Free content

Words and phrases

Personal account.

• Access or purchase personal subscriptions
• Get our newsletter
• Save searches
• Set display preferences

Institutional access

Sign in with library card

Sign in with username / password

Recommend to your librarian

Institutional account management

Sign in as administrator on Oxford Academic

journey noun

• Hide all quotations

What does the noun journey mean?

There are 23 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun journey , 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

journey has developed meanings and uses in subjects including

Entry status

OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.

How common is the noun journey ?

How is the noun journey pronounced, british english, u.s. english, where does the noun journey come from.

Earliest known use

Middle English

The earliest known use of the noun journey is in the Middle English period (1150—1500).

journey is a borrowing from French.

Etymons: French jornee , journee .

Nearby entries

• journalism, n. 1833–
• journalist, n. 1693–
• journalistic, adj. & n. 1829–
• journalistically, adv. 1870–
• journalizable, adj. 1858–
• journalize, v. 1766–
• journalizer, n. 1837–
• journal-letter, n. 1756–
• journally, adv. 1554–92
• journ-chopper, n. 1883–
• journey, n. ?c1225–
• journey, v. c1330–
• journey-bated, adj. 1598
• journey-book, n. 1610–
• journey cake, n. 1754–
• journeyed, adj. 1553–
• journeyer, n. 1566–
• journeying, n. c1330–
• journeyman, n. 1463–
• journey-money, n. 1883–
• journey-pride, n. 1938–

Thank you for visiting Oxford English Dictionary

To continue reading, please sign in below or purchase a subscription. After purchasing, please sign in below to access the content.

Meaning & use

Pronunciation, compounds & derived words, entry history for journey, n..

journey, n. was first published in 1901; not yet revised.

journey, n. was last modified in June 2024.

Revision of the OED is a long-term project. Entries in oed.com which have not been revised may include:

• corrections and revisions to definitions, pronunciation, etymology, headwords, variant spellings, quotations, and dates;
• new senses, phrases, and quotations which have been added in subsequent print and online updates.

Revisions and additions of this kind were last incorporated into journey, n. in June 2024.

Earlier versions of this entry were published in:

OED First Edition (1901)

• Find out more

OED Second Edition (1989)

• View journey, n. in OED Second Edition

Please submit your feedback for journey, n.

Please include your email address if you are happy to be contacted about your feedback. OUP will not use this email address for any other purpose.

Citation details

Factsheet for journey, n., browse entry.

• Daily Crossword
• Word Puzzle
• Word Finder
• Word of the Day
• Synonym of the Day
• Word of the Year
• Language stories
• All featured
• Gender and sexuality
• All pop culture
• Writing hub
• Grammar essentials
• Commonly confused
• All writing tips
• Pop culture
• Writing tips

Advertisement

noun as in travel from one place to another

Strongest matches

• exploration

Strong matches

• constitutional
• peregrination
• transmigration
• vagabondage

verb as in travel

• peregrinate

Weak matches

• knock about
• take a trip

Discover More

Example sentences.

If either is selected, it would not launch until 2026 at the earliest, and would take at least a few months to make the journey.

The job is a cherry on top, but the journey and the experience of being able to audition and leave your heart in the room and feel good about it, no matter what happens, that’s rare and that was amazing.

Cross-device measurement helps connect the dots of your customer’s journey and ensures you know how effective your campaigns are at driving user behavior.

You are somewhat of a new grandmother and you’ve been enjoying that journey.

Instead of having numerous articles addressing each of these particular questions, brands and publishers could consolidate this information as it is all pertinent to the same stage of the journey that the user is in.

The brokers then scout out potential “crew members” who can earn substantial discounts for working the journey.

The next day, after driving to Putney on the outskirts of London, we start the end of our journey.

The NYPD Emerald Society pipes and drums struck up a slow march and the procession began the journey to the cemetery.

We began a journey with Koenig in the first episode of Serial.

But the sunlight is threatening to fade and a three-and-a-half-hour river journey back to Kisangani looms.

With a hammer the boy knocked off some of the slats of the small box in which Squinty had made his journey.

Then summoning a smart young jemadar with whom he had talked a good deal during the journey, he asked him to read the chit.

But dismissing them from our thoughts for the time being, as we did then from our presence, let us continue our journey.

If the journey is now distasteful to her, she has but her own rashness to blame in having sought it herself.

It was past sundown when they left San Bernardino, but a full moon made the night as good as day for their journey.

Related Words

Words related to journey are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word journey . Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

noun as in existence

• subsistence

noun as in revolution, track, boundary

• bound/bounds
• circulation
• circumference
• circumnavigation
• circumscription
• circumvolution
• perambulation

verb as in sail

• keep steady pace
• push off/push on
• wander about

noun as in sailing expedition

verb as in travel, visit

• pass through

Viewing 5 / 72 related words

On this page you'll find 148 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to journey, such as: adventure, campaign, course, crossing, drive, and expedition.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

• 1.1.1 Pronunciation
• 1.1.2.1 Hyponyms
• 1.1.2.2 Derived terms
• 1.1.2.3 Translations
• 1.1.3.1 Synonyms
• 1.1.3.2 Translations
• 1.1.4 Further reading
• 1.2.1 Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From Middle English journe , from Old French jornee , from Vulgar Latin *diurnāta , from Late Latin diurnum , from Latin diurnus , from diēs ( “ day ” ) . Displaced native Old English fær and Old English faru .

Pronunciation

• ( General American ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈd͡ʒɝni/
• ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA ( key ) : /ˈd͡ʒɜːni/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)ni

journey ( plural journeys )

• 1807 , William Wordsworth, “Star Gazers”, in Poems, in Two Volumes , volume I, London: [ … ] Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme ,   [ … ] , →OCLC , page 88 : Or is it, that when human Souls a journey long have had, / And are returned into themselves, they cannot be but sad?
• 2012 March-April, Terrence J. Sejnowski , “Well-connected Brains”, in American Scientist ‎ [1] , volume 100 , number 2, archived from the original on 27 April 2017 , page 171 : Creating a complete map of the human connectome would therefore be a monumental milestone but not the end of the journey to understanding how our brains work.
• 2023 December 27, Richard Foster, “New rail freight terminal leads the way”, in RAIL , number 999 , page 39 : That progress has taken over ten years and £20 million to bring to fruition. But, as Mands explains, the journey has been one that HSG has been almost obligated to undertake. "First and foremost, this is an environmental project," she says.
• ( obsolete ) A day .
• ( obsolete ) A day's travelling; the distance travelled in a day.
• 1485 , Sir Thomas Malory , “ vij ”, in Le Morte Darthur , book VI: But whan ye haue done that Iourney ye shal promyse me as ye are a true knyght for to go with me and to helpe me / and other damoysels that are distressid dayly with a fals knyghte / All your entente damoysel and desyre I wylle fulfylle / soo ye wyl brynge me vnto this knyghte (please add an English translation of this quotation)
• The weight of finished coins delivered at one time to the Master of the Mint .
• ( collective , colloquial ) A group of giraffes .
• See also Thesaurus:journey

Derived terms

• a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
• memory journey
• Sabbath-day's journey
• wedding journey

Further reading

• “ journey ”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary , Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam , 1913 , →OCLC .
• “ journey ”, in The Century Dictionary   [ … ] , New York, N.Y.: The Century Co. , 1911 , →OCLC .
• “ journey ”, in OneLook Dictionary Search .

Etymology 2

Reborrowing from French journée ( day's activities ) , originally an unadapted borrowing from French journée , from Old French jornee , from Vulgar Latin *diurnāta .

• ( glassblowing ) The total time spent melting and working one piece.

Middle English

• Alternative form of journe

• English terms derived from Proto-Indo-European
• English terms derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *dyew-
• English terms inherited from Middle English
• English terms derived from Middle English
• English terms derived from Old French
• English terms derived from Vulgar Latin
• English terms derived from Late Latin
• English terms derived from Latin
• English 2-syllable words
• English terms with IPA pronunciation
• English terms with audio links
• Rhymes:English/ɜː(ɹ)ni
• Rhymes:English/ɜː(ɹ)ni/2 syllables
• English lemmas
• English nouns
• English countable nouns
• English terms with usage examples
• English terms with quotations
• English terms with obsolete senses
• Middle English terms with quotations
• English collective nouns
• English colloquialisms
• English verbs
• English terms borrowed from French
• English terms derived from French
• en:Glassblowing
• Middle English lemmas
• Middle English nouns
• Pages using WikiHiero
• Requests for translations of Middle English quotations
• Terms with Aghwan translations
• Terms with Albanian translations
• Terms with Arabic translations
• Terms with Egyptian Arabic translations
• Terms with Armenian translations
• Terms with Azerbaijani translations
• Terms with Basque translations
• Terms with Belarusian translations
• Terms with Bengali translations
• Terms with Bulgarian translations
• Terms with Burmese translations
• Terms with Cebuano translations
• Terms with Chichewa translations
• Terms with Mandarin translations
• Terms with Czech translations
• Terms with Danish translations
• Terms with Dutch translations
• Terms with Esperanto translations
• Terms with Estonian translations
• Terms with Ewe translations
• Terms with Finnish translations
• Terms with French translations
• Terms with Galician translations
• Terms with Georgian translations
• Terms with German translations
• Terms with Greek translations
• Terms with Ancient Greek translations
• Terms with Greenlandic translations
• Terms with Hebrew translations
• Terms with Higaonon translations
• Terms with Hindi translations
• Terms with Hiri Motu translations
• Terms with Hungarian translations
• Terms with Icelandic translations
• Terms with Indonesian translations
• Terms with Ingrian translations
• Terms with Interlingua translations
• Terms with Irish translations
• Terms with Italian translations
• Terms with Japanese translations
• Terms with Kazakh translations
• Terms with Khmer translations
• Terms with Korean translations
• Terms with Northern Kurdish translations
• Terms with Kyrgyz translations
• Terms with Lao translations
• Terms with Latin translations
• Terms with Latvian translations
• Terms with Lithuanian translations
• Terms with Macedonian translations
• Terms with Malayalam translations
• Terms with Mòcheno translations
• Terms with Marathi translations
• Terms with Mongolian translations
• Terms with Motu translations
• Terms with Nepali translations
• Terms with Norman translations
• Terms with Norwegian Bokmål translations
• Terms with Old English translations
• Terms with Oromo translations
• Terms with Ottoman Turkish translations
• Terms with Papiamentu translations
• Terms with Pashto translations
• Terms with Persian translations
• Terms with Plautdietsch translations
• Terms with Polish translations
• Terms with Portuguese translations
• Terms with Romanian translations
• Terms with Russian translations
• Russian terms with non-redundant manual transliterations
• Terms with Sanskrit translations
• Terms with Scottish Gaelic translations
• Terms with Serbo-Croatian translations
• Terms with Slovak translations
• Terms with Slovene translations
• Terms with Lower Sorbian translations
• Terms with Spanish translations
• Terms with Swahili translations
• Terms with Swedish translations
• Terms with Tajik translations
• Terms with Tatar translations
• Terms with Telugu translations
• Terms with Thai translations
• Terms with Tibetan translations
• Terms with Tocharian B translations
• Terms with Tumbuka translations
• Terms with Turkish translations
• Terms with Turkmen translations
• Terms with Ukrainian translations
• Terms with Urdu translations
• Terms with Uyghur translations
• Terms with Uzbek translations
• Terms with Venetian translations
• Terms with Vietnamese translations
• Terms with Volapük translations
• Terms with Welsh translations
• Terms with White Hmong translations
• Terms with Yiddish translations
• Requests for translations into Zhuang
• Mandarin terms with redundant transliterations
• Terms with Cornish translations
• Terms with Gothic translations
• Requests for review of Indonesian translations
• Japanese terms with redundant script codes
• Terms with Norwegian translations

Navigation menu

Definition of 'journey'

journey in British English

Journey in american english, examples of 'journey' in a sentence journey, cobuild collocations journey, trends of journey.

View usage for: All Years Last 10 years Last 50 years Last 100 years Last 300 years

Browse alphabetically journey

• journalistic objectivity
• journalling
• journey alone
• journey north
• journey of self-discovery
• All ENGLISH words that begin with 'J'

Related terms of journey

• bus journey
• car journey
• sea journey
• bumpy journey
• coach journey
• View more related words

Wordle Helper

Scrabble Tools

Quick word challenge

Quiz Review

Score: 0 / 5

• Cambridge Dictionary +Plus

Definition of journey – Learner’s Dictionary

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 audio

• a thirty-minute journey
• the first leg of the journey
• The journey will take an hour at the most.
• Allow three hours for the journey.
• The journey itself was fairly uneventful .

(Definition of journey from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Translations of journey

Get a quick, free translation!

Word of the Day

side hustle

a piece of work or a job that you get paid for doing in addition to doing your main job

Fakes and forgeries (Things that are not what they seem to be)

Learn more with +Plus

• Recent and Recommended {{#preferredDictionaries}} {{name}} {{/preferredDictionaries}}
• Definitions Clear explanations of natural written and spoken English English Learner’s Dictionary Essential British English Essential American English
• Grammar and thesaurus Usage explanations of natural written and spoken English Grammar Thesaurus
• Pronunciation British and American pronunciations with audio English Pronunciation
• English–Chinese (Simplified) Chinese (Simplified)–English
• English–Chinese (Traditional) Chinese (Traditional)–English
• English–Dutch Dutch–English
• English–French French–English
• English–German German–English
• English–Indonesian Indonesian–English
• English–Italian Italian–English
• English–Japanese Japanese–English
• English–Norwegian Norwegian–English
• English–Polish Polish–English
• English–Portuguese Portuguese–English
• English–Spanish Spanish–English
• English–Swedish Swedish–English
• Dictionary +Plus Word Lists
• Learner’s Dictionary    Noun
• Translations
• All translations

To add journey to a word list please sign up or log in.

Add journey to one of your lists below, or create a new one.

{{message}}

Something went wrong.

There was a problem sending your report.

• ABBREVIATIONS
• BIOGRAPHIES
• CALCULATORS
• CONVERSIONS
• DEFINITIONS

  Vocabulary      

What does journey mean?

Definitions for journey ˈdʒɜr ni jour·ney, this dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word journey ., princeton's wordnet rate this definition: 3.0 / 1 vote.

journey, journeying verb

the act of traveling from one place to another

travel, journey verb

undertake a journey or trip

travel upon or across

"travel the oceans"

GCIDE Rate this definition: 4.7 / 3 votes

Journey noun

The distance that is traveled in a journey, or the time taken to complete a journey; as, it's a two-day journey from the oasis into Cairo by camel; from Mecca to Samarkand is quite a journey.

A passage through life, or a passage through any significant experience, or from one state to another.

Wiktionary Rate this definition: 1.5 / 2 votes

journey noun

A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.

A day's travelling; the distance travelled in a day.

A day's work.

• journey verb

To travel, to make a trip or voyage.

Wikipedia Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

"The Journey is a song by English boy band 911 . It was released on 30 June 1997 in the United Kingdom through Virgin Records as the sixth and final single from their debut studio album, The Journey (1997). It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart and remained in the chart for seven weeks.

ChatGPT Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

A journey refers to the act of traveling from one place to another, typically involving a long distance. It can also refer to the process or experience of personal growth, development, or transformation, often involving challenges, learning, and self-discovery. Journeys can be physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual in nature and can take various forms such as road trips, exploration of new territories, pursuit of goals or dreams, or the passage through different stages of life.

Webster Dictionary Rate this definition: 1.0 / 1 vote

the travel or work of a day

travel or passage from one place to another; hence, figuratively, a passage through life

Journey verb

to travel from place to place; to go from home to a distance

to traverse; to travel over or through

Etymology: [OE. jornee, journee, prop., a day's journey, OF. jorne, jurne, a day, a day's work of journey, F. journe, fr. OF. jorn, jurn, jor a day, F. jour, fr. L. diurnus. See Journal.]

Wikidata Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

Journey is an American rock band formed in San Francisco in 1973 by former members of Santana and Frumious Bandersnatch. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded. During that period, the band released a series of hit songs, including 1981's "Don't Stop Believin'", which became in 2009 the top-selling catalog track in iTunes history. Its parent studio album, Escape, the band's eighth and most successful, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and yielded another of their most popular singles, "Open Arms". Its 1983 follow-up, Frontiers, was almost as successful in the United States, reaching No. 2 and spawning several successful singles; it broadened the band's appeal in the United Kingdom, where it reached No. 6 on the UK Albums Chart. Journey enjoyed a successful reunion in the mid-1990s, and later regrouped with a series of lead singers. Sales have resulted in two gold albums, eight multi-platinum albums, and one diamond album. They have had eighteen Top 40 singles in the US, six of which reached the Top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and two of which reached No. 1 on other Billboard charts, and a No. 6 hit on the UK Singles Chart in "Don't Stop Believin'". Originally a progressive rock band, Journey was described by Allmusic as having cemented a reputation as "one of America's most beloved commercial rock/pop bands" by 1978, when they redefined their sound by embracing traditional pop arrangements on their fourth album, Infinity. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Journey has sold 47 million albums in the US, making them the 28th best selling band. Their worldwide sales have reached over 80 million albums. A 2005 USA Today opinion poll named Journey the fifth best American rock band in history. Their songs have become arena rock staples and are still played on rock radio stations across the world.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

jur′ni, n. any travel: tour: excursion: the weight of finished coins delivered at one time to the Master of the Mint—also Jour′ney-weight .— v.i. Jour′ney , to travel:— pr.p. jour′neying; pa.p. jour′neyed (-nid).— adj. Jour′ney-bat′ed ( Shak. ), wayworn.— ns. Jour′neyman , one who works by the day: any hired workman: one whose apprenticeship is completed; Jour′ney-work , work done by a journeyman or for hire. [Fr. journée — jour , a day—L. diurnus .]

Editors Contribution Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

A form of travel from a place to a specific location of choice.

The journey to Wales is easy and simple as we fly.

Submitted by MaryC on March 8, 2020  

Suggested Resources Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

Song lyrics by journey -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by journey on the Lyrics.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records Rate this definition: 0.0 / 0 votes

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Journey is ranked #18198 in terms of the most common surnames in America. The Journey surname appeared 1,529 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Journey . 69.3% or 1,061 total occurrences were White . 22.8% or 349 total occurrences were Black . 3.3% or 51 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin. 3.1% or 48 total occurrences were of two or more races . 0.9% or 14 total occurrences were Asian . 0.3% or 6 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native .

Matched Categories

British national corpus.

Spoken Corpus Frequency

Rank popularity for the word 'journey' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2169

Written Corpus Frequency

Rank popularity for the word 'journey' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2603

Nouns Frequency

Rank popularity for the word 'journey' in Nouns Frequency: #844

How to pronounce journey?

Alex US English David US English Mark US English Daniel British Libby British Mia British Karen Australian Hayley Australian Natasha Australian Veena Indian Priya Indian Neerja Indian Zira US English Oliver British Wendy British Fred US English Tessa South African

How to say journey in sign language?

Chaldean Numerology

The numerical value of journey in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

Pythagorean Numerology

The numerical value of journey in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of journey in a Sentence

Antoine Frerot :

Veolia will of course continue its journey in the United Kingdom. That means that we will continue to invest both in terms of financial and human resources to ensure we remain competitive and innovative, the United Kingdom is a country where we have plans to grow and it will continue to be a major area for Veolia.

James Corden :

When I started this journey , it was always going to be just that. It was going to be a journey , an adventure. I never saw it as my final destination, i never want The Late Late Show to overstay The Late Late Show welcome in any way. I always want to love making The Late Late Show. And I really think in a year from now, that will be a good time to move on and see what else might be out there.

Lionel Desclee :

We also have a longer-term aspiration to list a minority stake of our business in Japan, we believe a Japan listing would empower Seiyu to accelerate the journey of building a strong, innovative local value retailer both in-stores and online, while still enjoying the benefits of being powered by Walmart.

Chief Commercial Officer Remo Gerber :

The exciting part is that, for the first time in aviation, we can create a customer journey that is end-to-end.

Tom Carter :

I drift like a cloud, Across these venerable eastern lands, A journey of unfathomable distances, An endless scroll of experiences... Lady Zhejiang here we must part, For the next province awaits my embrace. Sad wanderer, once you conquer the East, Where do you go?

Popularity rank by frequency of use

• ^  Princeton's WordNet http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=journey
• ^  GCIDE https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=journey
• ^  Wiktionary https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Journey
• ^  Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey
• ^  ChatGPT https://chat.openai.com
• ^  Webster Dictionary https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journey
• ^  Wikidata https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=journey
• ^  Chambers 20th Century Dictionary https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=journey
• ^  Surnames Frequency by Census Records https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a free new word definition delivered to your inbox daily.

Please enter your email address:

Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:.

Style: MLA Chicago APA

"journey." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Jun 2024. < https://www.definitions.net/definition/journey >.

Discuss these journey definitions with the community:

Report Comment

We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe. If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.

You need to be logged in to favorite .

Create a new account.

Your name: * Required

Your email address: * Required

Pick a user name: * Required

Username: * Required

Password: * Required

Forgot your password?    Retrieve it

Are we missing a good definition for journey ? Don't keep it to yourself...

Image credit, the web's largest resource for, definitions & translations, a member of the stands4 network, free, no signup required :, add to chrome, add to firefox, browse definitions.net, are you a words master, an embarrassing mistake, Nearby & related entries:.

• journals of march
• journey cake noun
• journey home
• journey of life
• journey planner
• journey to a star

Alternative searches for journey :

• Search for journey on Amazon

• More from M-W
• To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In

Definition of junket

 (Entry 1 of 2)

Definition of junket  (Entry 2 of 2)

intransitive verb

Did you know?

Junket has traveled a long road, and its journey began with a basket made of rushes—that is, marsh plants commonly used in weaving and basketwork. The Latin word for "rush" is juncus , which English borrowed and adapted into various forms until settling on junket . That word was used in English to name not just the plant and the baskets made from the plant, but also a type of cream cheese made in rush baskets. Since at least the 15th century, the word has named a variety of comestibles, ranging from curds and cream to sweet confections. ( Junket even today also names a dessert .) By the 16th century, junket had come to mean "banquet" or "feast" as well. Apparently, traveling must have been involved to reach some junkets because eventually the term broadened to apply to pleasure outings or trips, whether or not food was the focus. Today, the word usually refers either to a trip made by a government official and paid for by the public, or to a free trip by a member of the press to a place where something, such as a new movie, is being promoted.

Examples of junket in a Sentence

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'junket.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Middle English ioncate , ultimately from Vulgar Latin *juncata , from Latin juncus rush

circa 1786, in the meaning defined at sense 2

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Articles Related to junket

8 Ways to Get Away From It All

Whether it's a jaunt or a junket, remember sunblock.

From 'Syllabub' to 'Sundae': A Dessert...

From 'Syllabub' to 'Sundae': A Dessert Course in 7 Words

We all scream for ... affogato?

Get Word of the Day delivered to your inbox!

Dictionary Entries Near junket

Cite this entry.

“Junket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/junket. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

Kids definition of junket.

Kids Definition of junket  (Entry 2 of 2)

More from Merriam-Webster on junket

Nglish: Translation of junket for Spanish Speakers

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Can you solve 4 words at once?

Word of the day.

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Plural and possessive names: a guide, your vs. you're: how to use them correctly, every letter is silent, sometimes: a-z list of examples, more commonly mispronounced words, how to use em dashes (—), en dashes (–) , and hyphens (-), popular in wordplay, it's a scorcher words for the summer heat, flower etymologies for your spring garden, 12 star wars words, 'swash', 'praya', and 12 more beachy words, 8 words for lesser-known musical instruments, games & quizzes.

• Dictionaries home
• American English
• Collocations
• German-English
• Grammar home
• Practical English Usage
• Learn & Practise Grammar (Beta)
• Word Lists home
• My Word Lists
• Recent additions
• Resources home
• Text Checker

Definition of journey verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• They journeyed for seven long months.
• Human beings have long desired to journey into space.
• In 1834 they journeyed south, staying in Rome and Naples.
• It's a chance to journey through one of America's last wildernesses.

Want to learn more?

Find out which words work together and produce more natural-sounding English with the Oxford Collocations Dictionary app. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app.

Microsoft 365 Life Hacks > Writing > ‘Breath’ vs. ‘breathe’: What’s the difference?

‘Breath’ vs. ‘breathe’: What’s the difference?

“Breath” and “breathe” are spelled similarly, so it’s easy to get the two words confused. Learn the difference between “breath” and “breathe” and view examples of their usage so you don’t get them confused.

What is the difference between “breath” versus “breathe”?

“Breath” and “breathe” are very similar, making them easy to confuse with each other. However, their difference lies in their word classification: one is a noun and the other is a verb . The verb describes the action, while the noun represents the action itself. In these two words, “breath” is the noun, while “breathe” is the verb.

To distinguish between them, remember that the verb has an -e ending, whereas the noun does not. This phenomenon is common in English, where verbs and nouns can sometimes be nearly identical or identical, underscoring the importance of paying close attention to the context in which the word is used.

Get the most out of your documents with Word

Elevate your writing and collaborate with others - anywhere, anytime

What does “breath” mean?

As mentioned earlier, “breath” is a noun. A breath is the process of inhaling and exhaling gasses or can refer to the exhaled and inhaled air itself. A breath is also a full cycle of breathing. The word is derived from the old English word “braeth” which means odor or scent. Here are a few sentences that use the word “breath”:

• “The weather was warm outside. I walked to the park, sat underneath the trees, and inhaled a breath of air.”
• “After finishing the first round of the match, I took in several deep breaths.
• “I leaned toward my date to hear him clearly. His breath smelled like garlic and peppermint.”
• “It’s going to be okay. Drink some water and take a deep breath.”

What does “breathe” mean?

“Breathe,” on the other hand, is a verb. It illustrates the act of inhaling and exhaling air, the process of taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide. When you breathe, you perform the act of respiration. The verb “breathe” can function as both an intransitive verb , where a person or object breathes, and a transitive verb , where someone breathes air or breathes out. To illustrate its usage, here are a few movie quotes that have used the word “breathe”:

• Shaolin vs Lama (1983): “The way to control your breathing is to let your strength flow around your body. Gradually, you find that it picks up speed.”
• Dune (1984): “Should you be in the open desert, remember to breathe in through your mouth, out through the nose tubes.”
• The Lord of the Rings – The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): “The very air you breathe is a poisonous fume.”
• The Avengers (2012): “Gentlemen, you might want to step inside a minute. It’s going to get a little hard to breathe.”

Understanding the distinction between “breath” and “breathe” is essential for clear and effective communication. Whether you’re composing a song, writing a novel , or simply engaging in conversation, using these words correctly adds precision and clarity to your language. For more help sharpening your language skills, from understanding similes to antanaclasis , learn more writing tips .

Get started with Microsoft 365

It’s the Office you know, plus the tools to help you work better together, so you can get more done—anytime, anywhere.

Topics in this article

More articles like this one.

When to use 'while' vs. 'whilst'

“While” and “whilst” are usually interchangeable, but not always. See how they differ and learn how to use them effectively.

What is touch typing (and why is it important)?

Learn about the benefits of touch typing and how it can help you type faster and more accurately.

Is it “per say” or ‘per se’?

Address the misspelling of ‘per se’ to effectively communicate the intrinsic quality of something. Learn why it is commonly misspelled and how to use it correctly in your writing.

Elicit vs. illicit: What’s the difference?

Learn the difference between illicit vs. elicit, two homophones that sound alike but mean different things, and write without confusion.

Everything you need to achieve more in less time

Get powerful productivity and security apps with Microsoft 365

Explore Other Categories