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Travel and holidays – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: a return, adventure holiday, aircraft, airline, airport… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…

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Word list

  1. a return /rɪ'tɜ:n/ (noun) — a trip back to the place you started from
    Example: The return took longer than the trip there.
    Synonyms: journey back, trip back
  2. adventure holiday /əd'ven.tʃər 'hɒl.ə.deɪ/ (phrase) — a holiday with exciting outdoor activities and new experiences
    Example: They booked an adventure holiday in the mountains.
    Synonyms: activity holiday, outdoor holiday, adventure trip
  3. aircraft /'eəkræft/ (noun) — a vehicle that flies in the sky
    Example: The aircraft landed safely.
    Synonyms: plane, airplane, airliner
  4. airline /'eəlaɪn/ (noun) — a company that carries passengers by plane
    Example: We flew with a local airline.
    Synonyms: air carrier, air transport company
  5. airport /'erpɔrt/ (noun) — a place where planes take off and land
    Example: We arrived at the airport two hours early.
    Synonyms: air terminal, aerodrome
  6. arrival /ə'raɪvəl/ (noun) — the act of reaching a place
    Example: Their arrival was delayed by the storm.
    Synonyms: coming, appearance, entrance
  7. backpack /'bækpæk/ (noun) — a bag you carry on your back with two straps
    Example: He packed his clothes in a backpack.
    Synonyms: knapsack, rucksack
  8. baggage reclaim (phrase) — the place at an airport where you collect your bags
    Example: Please wait at baggage reclaim.
    Synonyms: luggage claim, baggage claim
  9. beach holiday /bi:tʃ 'hɒl.ə.deɪ/ (phrase) — a holiday spent near the sea or ocean
    Example: We had a beach holiday in Spain.
    Synonyms: seaside holiday, coastal holiday, summer holiday
  10. bicycle /'baɪsɪkəl/ (noun) — a two-wheeled vehicle moved by pedaling
    Example: He rides his bicycle to school.
    Synonyms: bike, cycle
  11. bike /baɪk/ (noun) — a two-wheeled vehicle you ride by pushing pedals
    Example: She rides her bike to school every day.
    Synonyms: bicycle, cycle
  12. board n, v /bɔ:rd/ (verb) — to get onto a ship, plane, or train
    Example: We will board the train soon.
    Synonyms: get on, enter, mount
  13. boarding card /'bɔ:rdɪŋ kɑ:rd/ (noun) — a paper or electronic pass for travel
    Example: Please show your boarding card at the gate.
    Synonyms: boarding pass, travel pass
  14. bus /bʌs/ (noun) — a large road vehicle that carries many passengers
    Example: We took the bus to the city.
    Synonyms: coach, public bus, shuttle
  15. bus station /'bʌs ,steɪʃən/ (noun) — a place where buses start, stop, and pick up passengers
    Example: We waited at the bus station for the next bus.
    Synonyms: bus terminal, coach station
  16. bus stop /'bʌs stɒp/ (phrase) — a place where buses stop to pick up passengers
    Example: Wait at the bus stop for the next bus.
    Synonyms: bus station, stop
  17. cabin crew /'kæbɪn kru:/ (noun) — the people who serve passengers on a plane
    Example: The cabin crew were very helpful during the flight.
    Synonyms: flight attendants, air crew
  18. car park /'kɑ:r pɑ:rk/ (phrase) — an area where people leave their cars
    Example: We parked the car in the car park.
    Synonyms: parking lot, parking area
  19. cruise /kru:z/ (noun) — a holiday on a large ship that visits several places
    Example: We went on a cruise around the Mediterranean.
    Synonyms: voyage, boat trip, sea voyage
  20. go away [go on holiday] /ɡoʊ/ (phrase) — to leave home for a holiday
    Example: They went away for a week in Spain.
    Synonyms: go on holiday, take a vacation, travel away
  21. go on a cruise /ɡəʊ ɒn ə kru:z/ (phrase) — to travel on a large ship that visits several places
    Example: We want to go on a cruise next summer.
    Synonyms: take a cruise, travel by ship, sail
  22. room service /'ru:m ,sɜ:rvɪs/ (phrase) — food or drinks brought to a hotel room
    Example: We ordered room service after midnight.
    Synonyms: in-room dining, delivery service, hotel delivery
  23. rucksack /'rʌksæk/ (noun) — a bag you carry on your back with two shoulder straps
    Example: He carried his books in a rucksack.
    Synonyms: backpack, knapsack
  24. seaside resort /'si:saɪd rɪ'zɔ:rt/ (noun) — a town by the sea for visitors and holidays
    Example: We spent the weekend at a seaside resort.
    Synonyms: beach resort, holiday town, coastal resort
  25. see the sights /si: ðə saɪts/ (phrase) — to visit famous places in a city or area
    Example: We went to see the sights in Paris.
    Synonyms: tour, go sightseeing, visit attractions
  26. skiing holiday /'ski:ɪŋ 'hɒlɪdeɪ/ (phrase) — a holiday spent in a place where people go skiing
    Example: We went on a skiing holiday in Austria.
    Synonyms: ski trip, winter sports holiday

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