journey

noun·verb

journey definition & meaning

  • the act of traveling from one place to another
  • travel upon or across
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Examples of journey in a sentence

As a noun

  • The journey was long and tiring
  • Her journey to self-discovery was inspiring
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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.

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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

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