Word
voyage
Phoneticsvoy·age, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvɔɪədʒ/
UK/vˈɔɪɪdʒ/
Definitions
01a long journey
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a long journey, especially one made by ship or into space.
n. an extended journey to a distant place, typically involving travel by sea or through outer space.
“The ship began its long voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in early spring.”
“The first manned voyage to Mars will require unprecedented advancements in life-support systems and radiation shielding.”
Synonyms
02a written account
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Archaic
n. a book or report that describes a long journey.
n. a written record or narrative account detailing the events of a journey.
“The museum displayed an old voyage written by a famous sea captain.”
“Scholars analyzed the captain's original voyage, noting the discrepancies between his private logs and the published narrative.”
Etymology
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.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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