traveling

word · lemma: travel

/ˈtɹævəɫɪŋ/
TRA-vuh-ling
/tɹˈævəl/
TRA-vuh-ling

Definition

Moving from one place to another, usually over some distance. It can describe the activity of going to different places or being on a journey.

Usage & Nuances

Often used in continuous forms: 'I’m traveling this week.' As a noun-like activity, 'travel' is more standard than 'traveling' in many contexts ('Travel is expensive'). In American English, 'traveling' is also the usual spelling, while British English often prefers 'travelling'.

Example Sentences

We are traveling by train today.

basic

She loves traveling to new cities.

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My parents are traveling this month.

basic

I’ll be traveling for work next week, so my replies may be slow.

natural

Honestly, traveling alone taught me a lot about myself.

natural

If you’re traveling light, you can skip the checked bag.

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