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[ voi -ij ]

Synonyms: cruise

a passage through air or space, as a flight in an airplane or space vehicle.
a journey or expedition from one place to another by land.

the voyages of Marco Polo.

Obsolete. an enterprise or undertaking.

verb (used without object)

to make or take a voyage; travel; journey.

verb (used with object)

to voyage the seven seas.

/ ˈvɔɪɪdʒ /

a journey, travel, or passage, esp one to a distant land or by sea or air
obsolete. an ambitious project

we will voyage to Africa

Derived Forms

ˈvoyager , noun

Other Words From

voyag·er noun
outvoyage verb (used with object) outvoyaged outvoyaging
re·voyage noun verb revoyaged revoyaging
un·voyag·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of voyage 1

Idioms and Phrases

Synonym study, example sentences.

The preserve is such hardy stuff, in fact, that Christopher Columbus packed it alongside salt cod and hardtack on his transatlantic voyages.

Other data do suggest that ancient humans could have deliberately made the voyage to the Ryukyu Islands.

It is unlikely that ancient mariners would have set out on an ocean voyage with a major storm on the horizon, say paleoanthropologist Yousuke Kaifu of the University of Tokyo and colleagues.

Days after the Diamond Princess evacuation, a ship from the same company, the Grand Princess, set sail from San Francisco on another ill-fated voyage.

A statue of its namesake explorer stands in the lobby, near a chart of Cook’s voyages.

It used to carry livestock but sailed its final voyage with a hold full of Syrian men, women, and children.

People might be surprised that during that period “Maiden Voyage,” one of your most well-loved standards, began as a TV jingle.

It has now been revealed that Princess Beatrice will not be among those who will ultimately voyage with Virgin Galactic.

The turbulent waters caused one of his oars to crack, which—without a motor or a sail—can be severely detrimental to his voyage.

The voyage is a new one, certainly for Tambor, but also for Hollywood, in many ways.

Roman Pane who accompanied Columbus on his second voyage alludes to another method of using the herb.

Henry Hudson sailed from Gravesend on his first voyage for the discovery of a northwest passage to India.

I shipped for a voyage to Japan and China, and spent several more years trying to penetrate the forbidden fastnesses of Tibet.

The Swedish boatswain consoled him, and he modified his opinions as the voyage went on.

Capt. Ross sailed from Shetland, on his first voyage for the discovery of the north-west passage.

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Definition of voyage verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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1690 , “ The Preface to the Reader ”, in A Full and True Relation of the Great and Wonderful Revolution That Hapned Lately in the Kingdom of Siam in the East-Indies , London: Randal Taylor, page v: I cannot learn what his Name was, unleſs by the Inſcription of the Letters he ſent to the Pope, and to the French King in the Year 1688, mentioned in the ſecond Voyage of Father Tachard [ … ]

1690 , “ A Relation of the Late Great Revolution in Siam, and the Driving Out of the French ”, in A Full and True Relation of the Great and Wonderful Revolution That Hapned Lately in the Kingdom of Siam in the East-Indies , London: Randal Taylor, page 1: By the various Relations, Embaſſies and Voyages of Siam that have been publiſht within theſe laſt Four Years [ … ]

1627 (indicated as 1626 ) , Francis [Bacon] , “ New Atlantis. A Worke Vnfinished. ”, in Sylua Syluarum: Or A Naturall Historie. In Ten Centuries. [ … ] , London: [ … ] William Rawley [ … ] ; [ p ] rinted by J [ ohn ] H [ aviland ] for William Lee [ … ] , →OCLC , page 12 : [...] [A]ll Nations haue Enterknowledge one of another, either by Voyage into Forreine Parts, or by Strangers that come to them: [...]

exploration

Derived terms

maiden voyage
nom de voyage
not wanted on voyage
voyage data recorder
voyage of the damned

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Translations.

voyage ( third-person singular simple present voyages , present participle voyaging , simple past and past participle voyaged )

1850 , William Wordsworth , The Prelude : A mind forever voyaging through strange seas of thought alone.
1870 , Walt Whitman , “Passage to India”, in Leaves of Grass [ … ] , Philadelphia, Pa.: David McKay, publisher , [ … ] , published 1892 , →OCLC , stanza 9, page 322 : O soul, voyagest thou indeed on voyages like those? / Disportest thou on waters such as those?

Conjugation

† Archaic or obsolete .

Inherited from Old French voiage , viage , veiage , from Latin viāticum . Doublet of viatique .

IPA ( key ) : /vwa.jaʒ/
( Louisiana ) IPA ( key ) : [vo.jaʒ] , [(v)wɒ.jaʒ]
Homophones : voyagent , voyages
Hyphenation: vo‧yage
Rhymes: -ɑʒ

voyage m ( plural voyages )

trip , travel
first / third-person singular present indicative / subjunctive
second-person singular imperative
agence de voyages
gens de voyage
récit de voyage
voyage d’affaires
voyage dans le temps
voyage de noces

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What does the noun voyage mean?

There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun voyage , nine of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

voyage has developed meanings and uses in subjects including

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How common is the noun voyage ?

How is the noun voyage pronounced, british english, u.s. english, where does the noun voyage come from.

Earliest known use

Middle English

The earliest known use of the noun voyage is in the Middle English period (1150—1500).

OED's earliest evidence for voyage is from 1297, in Robert of Gloucester's Chronicle .

voyage is a borrowing from French .

Etymons: French veage , voiage .

Nearby entries

vox, n.¹ 1869–
vox, n.² 1974–
vox angelica, n. 1852–
voxel, n. 1976–
vox humana, n. 1708–
vox nihili, n. 1637–
vox pop, n. 1735–
vox-pop, v. 1915–
vox-popping, n. 1928–
vox populi, n. c1547–
voyage, n. 1297–
voyagé, adj. 1931–
voyage, v. 1477–
voyageable, adj. 1819–
voyage food, n. c1610–15
voyage policy, n. 1848–
voyage provision, n. 1562–65
voyager, n. 1477–
voyageur, n. 1793–
voyaging, n. 1611–
voyant, n. 1938–

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voyage, n. was last modified in June 2024.

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Thesaurus Definition of voyage (Entry 2 of 2)

peregrinate
road - trip
knock (about)
perambulate

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Voyage Number

What is a voyage number.

A voyage number is a unique identifier assigned to a specific voyage of a vessel. It helps track and manage the vessel’s movements, cargo, and operations during that particular trip. The voyage number is used in shipping documents and systems to reference that specific journey, making it easier for stakeholders – such as shipping companies, port authorities, and customs officials – to manage logistics and compliance related to that voyage.

Why are Voyage Numbers Important in Global Shipping?

For global trade, voyage numbers simplify the process of tracking and updating the status of shipments, reducing the risk of errors. They also play a critical role in regulatory compliance, enabling customs authorities and port officials to verify shipping details and ensure the proper documentation.

How is a Voyage Number Assigned?

Shipping companies and vessel operators assign voyage numbers. They follow internal guidelines and ensure that each voyage number is unique. The process is often overseen by the logistics department within the shipping company, to ensure that the number is consistent and traceable.

Customs authorities and port officials use voyage numbers to check documentation. This degree of regulatory oversight ensures that shipping companies follow best practices when assigning voyage numbers. This makes it easier for all parties within the supply chain to coordinate effectively.

What is the Format of a Voyage Number?

There is no regulated voyage number, although most shipping companies follow the format below with only slight variations. Voyage numbers are a combination of alphanumeric characters that uniquely identify a specific voyage a vessel takes. While the exact format may vary by shipping company, they typically include these components:

Prefix : a code or series of letters representing a shipping line or vessel name
Sequential number, indicating the number of voyages taken by the ship
A code for the direction of the voyage
Additional letters or numbers to differentiate specific journeys, such as a code to represent the port of departure

For example, a voyage number could be MAE579E, where MAE represents the Maersk shipping company, 579 is the number of journeys the ship has taken in 2024, and E indicates an eastbound voyage.

How is a Voyage Number Different from a Bill of Lading or Container Number?

Can a single ship have multiple voyage numbers.

A single ship will have multiple voyage numbers, although only one number is valid at a time. For example:

Different routes : a ship operating on different routes between various ports will be assigned a different voyage number for each route or leg
Multiple trips : each trip will have its own unique voyage number
Charter agreements : a ship might be chartered for different voyages by various clients, and each chartered journey would have a distinct voyage number

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American English : voyage / ˈvɔɪɪdʒ /
Brazilian Portuguese : viagem
Chinese : 航程
European Spanish : travesía
French : voyage
German : Reise
Italian : viaggio in nave, nello spazio
Japanese : 旅
Korean : 긴 여행
European Portuguese : viagem
Spanish : travesía
Thai : การเดินทาง

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There were mainly scientists on the voyage. Bering's voyage of discovery was one of many scientific expeditions in the 18th century. The ship began its return voyage to Europe. The ship was badly damaged during the voyage from Plymouth. They set off on their voyage around the world. Writing a biography can be an absorbing voyage of discovery.
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noun. Definition of voyage. Synonyms for voyage. He wrote about his many voyages into the South Seas. The Titanic sank on her maiden voyage. On our voyage, the ages spanned from five to 80, and the kids all became fast friends. — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2023.
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There are 21 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun voyage, nine of which are labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. voyage has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. military (Middle English) nautical (Middle English) religion (Middle English) birds (mid 1600s) aviation (mid ...
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voyage in American English. (ˈvɔiɪdʒ) (verb -aged, -aging) noun. 1. a course of travel or passage, esp. a long journey by water to a distant place. 2. a passage through air or space, as a flight in an airplane or space vehicle. 3. a journey or expedition from one place to another by land.