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travels

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈtɹævəɫz// UK //tɹˈævəlz// trav·els

n. the journeys you make to places that are far away. You use this word when you are talking about your experiences while visiting different countries or cities.

n. journeys or expeditions, especially to distant or foreign places. Plural in form and usage; typically refers to the collective experiences or duration of a trip.


SIMPLE

She wrote a book about her travels in Asia.

CONTEXTUAL

During his extensive travels across Europe, he learned to speak four different languages fluently.

COMPLEX

The explorer's journals provide a fascinating glimpse into the cultures and landscapes he encountered during his travels through the uncharted regions of the Amazon.

Synonyms
Usage

Always used in the plural form when referring to the activity of journeying. Unlike 'travel', which is a general concept, 'travels' often implies a series of trips or a long period of movement.

Pitfall

He told me about his travel in Italy.He told me about his travels in Italy.When referring to specific trips or experiences in a place, the plural 'travels' is required instead of the general mass noun 'travel'.

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