Travel & Holidays

Sightseeing, souvenirs, and the thrill of somewhere new.

20 words

1. travel v. /ˈtɹævəɫ/

to go from one place to another, usually over a long distance, for work or fun.
2. Holiday n. /ˈhɑɫəˌdeɪ/

a day or period of time when you do not have to go to work or school. You use this to talk about a trip away from home or a special day like Christmas.
3. vacation n. /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

a period of time when you do not go to work or school, often spent traveling or resting; also the act of leaving a building or making a legal decision void.
4. tourist n. /ˈtʊɹəst/

a person who travels for fun; also used to describe someone with only a shallow interest in a hobby or a player on a visiting sports team.
5. tourism n. /ˈtʊˌɹɪzəm/

the activity of visiting places for pleasure, and the business of providing services for people who are on holiday.
6. destination n. /ˌdɛstəˈneɪʃən/

the place where someone is going or where something is being sent.
7. sightseeing n. /ˈsaɪtˈsiɪŋ/

the activity of visiting famous or interesting places while you are on holiday. You usually do this to see monuments, museums, or beautiful views.
8. journey n. /ˈdʒɝni/

a word used for travelling from one place to another, especially over a long distance; it can also describe a personal change or process.
9. Trip n. /ˈtɹɪp/

a journey to a place and back again, usually for a short time. You use this for holidays, business travel, or even a quick visit to the shop.
10. voyage n. /ˈvɔɪədʒ/

a long journey, usually across the sea or through space.
11. cruise n. /ˈkɹuz/

a holiday on a large ship, or the act of travelling at a steady, comfortable speed.
12. excursion n. /ɪkˈskɝʒən/

a short trip you take for fun or to learn something. You usually go with a group and return home on the same day.
13. adventure n. /ædˈvɛntʃɝ/

an exciting or dangerous experience, or the feeling of wanting to try new things.
14. explore v. /ɪksˈpɫɔɹ/

to travel through a place to learn about it, or to think about an idea carefully to see if it works. In computing, to explore means to look through the files, folders, or data on a computer or network using a special program.
15. landmark n. /ˈɫændˌmɑɹk/

a famous building or place that is easy to recognize; also, an important event that marks a big change.
16. hotel n. /hoʊˈtɛɫ/

a building where you pay to stay in a room for a short time, usually while traveling.
17. hostel n. /ˈhɑstəɫ/

an inexpensive place to stay when you are traveling. You usually share a room and a bathroom with other people to save money.
18. resort n. /ɹiˈsɔɹt/

a place where people go for a holiday, or the act of using something because you have no other choice.
19. souvenir n. /ˌsuvəˈnɪɹ/

something you buy or keep to help you remember a holiday or a special event. It is usually a small object like a postcard, a shirt, or a local craft.
20. abroad adj. /əˈbɹɔd/

a word used to describe being in or going to a different country; it can also mean playing a game away from home.