voyage

Definition

A long journey, especially by ship.

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.

Example Sentences

• "He went on a voyage to France."
• "There is a Tide in the affayres of men, / Which taken at the Flood, leades on to Fortune: / Omitted, all the voyage of their life, / Is bound in Shallowes, and in Miſeries."
• "I love a Sea voyage and a bluſtring tempeſt; [...]"