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[C1 Level] Travel & Transport – English vocabulary

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88 English words with meanings: itinerary, excursion, voyage, commute, transit… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

Part of the learning path: C1–C2 Everyday English

Word list

  1. itinerary /aɪ'tɪnərəri/ (noun) — a plan for a trip
    Example: Our itinerary includes three cities in five days.
    Synonyms: schedule, plan, route
  2. excursion /ɪk'skɜ:ʒn/ (noun) — a short sightseeing trip
    Example: We went on an excursion to the nearby island.
    Synonyms: outing, trip, tour
  3. voyage /'vɔɪɪdʒ/ (noun) — a long journey by sea or space
    Example: The voyage took six months across the ocean.
    Synonyms: journey, trip, expedition
  4. commute /kə'mju:t/ (verb) — regular travel between home and work
    Example: She commutes two hours daily to her office.
    Synonyms: travel, journey, ride
  5. transit /'trænsɪt/ (noun) — passing through a place
    Example: You need a visa if you are in transit through that country.
    Synonyms: passage, transport, travel
  6. embark /ɪm'bɑ:k/ (verb) — get on a plane or ship
    Example: Passengers are ready to embark on the cruise.
    Synonyms: board, enter, start
  7. disembark /,dɪsɪm'bɑ:k/ (verb) — get off a plane or ship
    Example: We will disembark when the ship reaches the port.
    Synonyms: alight, leave, exit
  8. border control /'bɔ:də kən'trəʊl/ (noun) — checking people at a country’s border
    Example: We passed through border control smoothly.
    Synonyms: immigration, customs
  9. luggage /'lʌɡɪdʒ/ (noun) — bags you travel with
    Example: She packed her luggage carefully before leaving.
    Synonyms: baggage, suitcases
  10. baggage claim /'bæɡɪdʒ kleɪm/ (noun) — place to pick up luggage
    Example: We waited for our bags at the baggage claim.
    Synonyms: luggage area, collection point
  11. transcontinental /,trænzkɒntɪ'nentəl/ (adj) — across a continent
    Example: A transcontinental flight can last over twelve hours.
    Synonyms: intercontinental, worldwide
  12. airfare /'eəfeə/ (noun) — the price of a plane ticket
    Example: The airfare is cheaper if you book early.
    Synonyms: ticket price, flight cost
  13. departure /dɪ'pɑ:tʃə/ (noun) — the act of leaving
    Example: The flight’s departure is scheduled for 8 a.m.
    Synonyms: leaving, exit, takeoff
  14. arrival /ə'raɪvəl/ (noun) — the act of arriving
    Example: Please wait for us at the arrivals hall.
    Synonyms: landing, entrance
  15. connecting flight /kə'nɛktɪŋ flaɪt/ (noun) — a flight taken after another flight
    Example: She missed her connecting flight due to delay.
    Synonyms: transfer flight
  16. layover /'leɪ,əʊvə/ (noun) — the waiting time between flights
    Example: We had a six-hour layover in Dubai.
    Synonyms: stopover, break
  17. jet lag /'dʒɛt læɡ/ (noun) — feeling tired from time zone changes
    Example: It takes me a day to recover from jet lag.
    Synonyms: travel fatigue
  18. stopover /'stɒp,əʊvə/ (noun) — a short stop during a trip
    Example: We made a stopover in Singapore.
    Synonyms: layover, pause
  19. customs /'kʌstəmz/ (noun) — the area where customs checks are done
    Example: Customs officers checked our bags carefully.
    Synonyms: border control, inspection
  20. passport /'pɑ:spɔ:t/ (noun) — an official travel ID
    Example: Don’t forget to bring your passport.
    Synonyms: traveler’s document
  21. visa /'vi:zə/ (noun) — official permission to enter a country
    Example: You need a visa to enter that country.
    Synonyms: entry permit
  22. destination /,dɛstɪ'neɪʃən/ (noun) — the place you are going to
    Example: Paris is our final destination.
    Synonyms: goal, endpoint, place
  23. accommodation /ə,kɒmə'deɪʃən/ (noun) — a place to stay
    Example: We found comfortable accommodation by the beach.
    Synonyms: lodging, housing, hotel
  24. reservation /,rɛzə'veɪʃən/ (noun) — an advance booking
    Example: I made a dinner reservation for two.
    Synonyms: booking, appointment
  25. check-in /'tʃɛk ɪn/ (noun) — the process of registering or boarding
    Example: We completed the hotel check-in quickly.
    Synonyms: registration, arrival process
  26. check-out /'tʃɛk aʊt/ (noun) — the process of leaving a hotel
    Example: The check-out time is before noon.
  27. amenities /ə'mi:nɪtiz/ (noun) — useful features or services
    Example: The hotel offers great amenities like a pool and spa.
    Synonyms: facilities, comforts
  28. hospitality /,hɒspɪ'tælɪti/ (noun) — friendly and welcoming behavior
    Example: Their hospitality made our stay memorable.
    Synonyms: friendliness, welcome
  29. scenic /'si:nɪk/ (adj) — having beautiful views
    Example: We drove along a scenic mountain road.
    Synonyms: picturesque, beautiful
  30. sightseeing /'saɪtsi:ɪŋ/ (noun) — visiting places to see sights
    Example: They spent the day sightseeing around London.
    Synonyms: touring, exploring

…and 58 more words in this set.

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