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Definition of voyage

voyage

/ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/
voy · age
Plural:voyages
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Past Simple:voyaged
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Past Participle:voyaged
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Present Participle:voyaging
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voyage Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A long journey involving travel by sea or in space.

Example

"The ship sank tragically during its maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean."

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• verb

1

To go on a long journey, typically by sea or in space.

Example

"The pioneering astronauts voyaged far beyond the dark side of the moon."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'trip' or 'journey' can refer to overland travel of any duration, 'voyage' is typically reserved for long, extensive expeditions, traditionally over water and modernly in outer space.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English: from Old French voiage, derived from Latin viaticum meaning 'provisions for a journey', which itself comes from via meaning 'way'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Voyage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/voyage
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