traveling
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.the activity of going on a journey or visiting different places.
n.the act or process of making a journey, typically over a significant distance or for pleasure.
Simple“Traveling around Europe by train is a popular way for students to spend their summer.”
In context“Extensive traveling during her youth provided her with a unique perspective on international relations and cultural diplomacy.”
UsageOften used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general activity.
PitfallI enjoy traveling to abroad. I enjoy traveling abroad.The word 'abroad' is an adverb; do not use the preposition 'to' before it.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a mistake in basketball where a player takes too many steps without bouncing the ball.
n.a violation of the rules that occurs when a player takes too many steps without dribbling the ball.
Simple“The referee blew the whistle and called traveling on the star player.”
In context“The point guard was frustrated when the official called traveling, insisting that his pivot foot had remained firmly planted.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
adj.describes something that moves from place to place or is easy to carry while on a trip.
adj.functioning as an attributive adjective to describe someone or something that moves or is designed for use during journeys.
Simple“The traveling circus arrived in town and set up their tents in the park.”
In context“He worked as a traveling salesman for three decades, covering a territory that spanned four different states.”
Antonyms
traveling vs travelling — Travelling is the standard spelling in British English, while traveling is the standard spelling in American English.
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Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.