travelling
word · lemma: travel
/ˈtɹævəɫɪŋ/
TRA-vuh-ling
/tɹˈævəlɪŋ/
TRA-vuh-ling
Definition
The act of going to different places, usually for pleasure, work, or adventure.
Usage & Nuances
Used as the British spelling; American English prefers 'traveling.' Common in phrases like 'love travelling,' 'travelling abroad,' or 'travelling for business.' Not used for short, routine trips.
Spanish: viajarPortuguese (BR): viajarPortuguese (PT): viajarChinese (Simplified): 旅行Chinese (Traditional): 旅行Hindi: यात्रा करनाArabic: السفرBengali: ভ্রমণRussian: путешествиеJapanese: 旅行Vietnamese: du lịchKorean: 여행Turkish: seyahatUrdu: سفرIndonesian: perjalanan
Example Sentences
Travelling can teach you a lot about the world.
basic
My parents are travelling this summer.
basic
I've been travelling for work almost every week lately.
natural
Do you ever get tired of travelling all the time?
natural
For me, travelling is the best way to meet interesting people.
natural
She enjoys travelling to new countries.
basic