journey
noun·verbjourney definition & meaning
- the act of traveling from one place to another
- travel upon or across
- undertake a journey or trip
Examples of journey in a sentence
As a noun
- The journey was long and tiring
- Her journey to self-discovery was inspiring
Synonyms for journey
- trip
- voyage
- expedition
- trek
- odyssey
- excursion
- tour
- pilgrimage
- sojourn
Rhymes with journey
- attorney
- gurney
Related words to journey
travel
adventure
voyage
expedition
odyssey
trek
pilgrimage
quest
excursion
sojourn
tour
migration
passage
safari
trip
Word history
Etymology
The word "journey" originates from the Old French term "jornee," which referred to a day's travel or work. This, in turn, derives from the Vulgar Latin "diurnata," meaning "a day's portion," which is based on the Latin "diurnus," meaning "of a day" or "daily." The root "diurnus" comes from "dies," the Latin word for "day." The concept initially emphasized the duration of a day, reflecting the time it typically took to travel or complete a task within a single day. As the word evolved, its meaning expanded beyond the literal sense of a day's travel to encompass any travel or expedition, regardless of duration. The transition into Middle English as "journee" maintained this broader interpretation, eventually leading to the modern English "journey." Over time, "journey" has come to signify not just physical travel but also metaphorical or spiritual quests, reflecting the broader human experience of undertaking significant endeavors or transitions. This evolution highlights the word's adaptability and its deep-rooted connection to the passage of time and movement, both physically and metaphorically.
How many points is journey worth in Scrabble?
Total points
17
Per letter points
J8O1U1R1N1E1Y4
Dictionary check
- Offcl. Scrabble Pl. Dict. & Offcl Scrabble WordsYES
- Collins Scrabble Words 2021YES
- NASPA Word List 2020YES
- Tournament Word List 2006YES
- Words with Friends 2000YES
- Words with Friends 1997 (Retired)YES