What does "voyage" mean?

1. (a long journey) a long journey, especially one made by ship or into space. 2. (a written account) a book or report that describes a long journey.

voyage

US //ˈvɔɪədʒ// UK //vˈɔɪɪdʒ// voy·age

1 a long journey (n.)
B1 Intermediate

a long journey, especially one made by ship or into space.

an extended journey to a distant place, typically involving travel by sea or through outer space.

Example

The ship began its long voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in early spring.

Example

The first manned voyage to Mars will require unprecedented advancements in life-support systems and radiation shielding.
2 a written account (n.)
C2 Proficiency Archaic

a book or report that describes a long journey.

a written record or narrative account detailing the events of a journey.

Example

The museum displayed an old voyage written by a famous sea captain.

Example

Scholars analyzed the captain's original voyage, noting the discrepancies between his private logs and the published narrative.

Origin

From Middle English viage, borrowed from Anglo-Norman viage and Old French voiage, from Latin viaticum. The modern spelling is under the influence of Modern French voyage. Doublet of viaticum.