Travel and transport – English vocabulary
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33 English words with meanings: airline, all-inclusive holiday, berth, budget airline, business class… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…
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- airline /'eəlaɪn/ (noun) — a company that carries passengers by plane
Example:We flew with a small airline.
Synonyms: carrier, air carrier, air company - all-inclusive holiday /,ɔ:l ɪn'klu:sɪv 'hɒlɪdeɪ/ (phrase) — a holiday where most meals and activities are included in one price
Example:We booked an all-inclusive holiday in Spain.
Synonyms: package holiday, all-in package, inclusive vacation - berth /bɜ:θ/ (noun) — a sleeping place on a train or ship
Example:I slept in a berth on the overnight train.
Synonyms: sleeping berth, bunk, bed - budget airline /'bʌdʒɪt 'eəlaɪn/ (phrase) — an airline that offers very cheap tickets and few extra services
Example:A budget airline can save you money.
Synonyms: low-cost airline, discount airline, no-frills airline - business class /'bɪznəs klɑ:s/ (phrase) — a more comfortable and expensive seat area on a plane
Example:We flew business class on the long trip.
Synonyms: premium class, executive class, first-class - camping /'kæmpɪŋ/ (noun) — staying outdoors in a tent or similar shelter
Example:We went camping in the mountains.
Synonyms: camping out, outdoor camping, tenting - charter flight /'tʃɑ:tə flaɪt/ (phrase) — a plane flight arranged by a person or group, not a regular service
Example:We took a charter flight to the island.
Synonyms: special flight, private flight, non-scheduled flight - crossing /'krɒsɪŋ/ (noun) — a journey across water by ship or boat
Example:The crossing took all night.
Synonyms: voyage, sea journey, passage - cruise /kru:z/ (noun) — a holiday trip on a large ship with many stops
Example:We went on a cruise around the Mediterranean.
Synonyms: voyage, sea trip, cruise holiday - economy class /ɪ'kɑ:nəmi klæs/ (phrase) — the cheapest seat area on a plane or train
Example:We flew economy class.
Synonyms: coach, standard class, basic fare - ecotourism /,i:koʊ'tʊrɪzəm/ (noun) — Travel that helps protect nature and local places.
Example:Ecotourism supports local communities and wildlife.
Synonyms: responsible tourism, sustainable tourism, green tourism - escape the crowds /ɪ'skeɪp ðə kraʊdz/ (phrase) — To go somewhere less crowded and busy.
Example:We went early to escape the crowds.
Synonyms: avoid the crowds, get away from the crowds, find a quiet place - ferry /'feri/ (noun) — a boat or ship that carries people and vehicles across water
Example:We took the ferry across the bay.
Synonyms: boat, ship, water taxi - first class /,fɜ:rst 'klæs/ (phrase) — the most expensive travel class with the best seats and service
Example:They booked first class for the flight.
Synonyms: business class, premium class, luxury class - fleet /fli:t/ (noun) — a group of ships or vehicles moving together
Example:The fleet sailed across the sea.
Synonyms: armada, group of ships, convoy - flight attendant /'flaɪt ət,endənt/ (noun) — a person who serves and helps passengers on an airplane
Example:The flight attendant brought us drinks.
Synonyms: air hostess, steward, cabin crew - flight only /'flaɪt ,oʊnli/ (phrase) — a ticket that includes only the plane journey
Example:This deal is flight only.
Synonyms: airfare only, ticket only, no hotel included - full board /,fʊl 'bɔ:rd/ (phrase) — a hotel stay with all meals included
Example:Our stay was full board.
Synonyms: all meals included, full meal plan, complete board - galleon /'ɡæliən/ (noun) — a large sailing ship used for trade or war
Example:A galleon sailed into the harbor.
Synonyms: sailing ship, merchant ship - get around /ɡet ə'raʊnd/ (phrase) — to travel from place to place easily
Example:We can get around by bus.
Synonyms: travel around, move around, go from place to place - get away from it all /ɡet ə'weɪ frəm ɪt ɔ:l/ (phrase) — to go somewhere quiet to rest and escape daily life
Example:We went to the mountains to get away from it all.
Synonyms: escape, get a break, have a retreat - get off the beaten track /ɡɛt ɔf ðə 'bi:tən træk/ (idiom) — To travel to places few people usually visit.
Example:They wanted to get off the beaten track.
Synonyms: go off the beaten path, travel off the tourist trail, explore remote places - go on a cruise /ɡoʊ ɑ:n ə kru:z/ (phrase) — to travel on a ship for pleasure, often stopping at several places
Example:They plan to go on a cruise in the summer.
Synonyms: take a cruise, sail for pleasure, cruise - half board /,hæf 'bɔ:rd/ (phrase) — a hotel stay with breakfast and one other meal included
Example:The room was half board.
Synonyms: breakfast and one meal included, partial board, half-pension - heliport /'hel.i.pɔ:rt/ (noun) — a place where helicopters can land and take off
Example:The helicopter landed at the heliport.
Synonyms: helipad, landing pad, airfield - holiday of a lifetime /'hɑ:lədeɪ əv ə 'laɪftaɪm/ (phrase) — a very special trip that someone remembers for life
Example:It was the holiday of a lifetime.
Synonyms: dream trip, once-in-a-lifetime trip, unforgettable holiday - inclusive /ɪn'klu:sɪv/ (adjective) — with everything included in one price
Example:The price is inclusive of breakfast.
Synonyms: all-inclusive, included - interplanetary travel /,ɪntər'plænɪtəri 'trævəl/ (phrase) — travel between planets in space
Example:Interplanetary travel may become common one day.
Synonyms: space travel, planetary travel - low-cost airline /,loʊ kɒst 'ɛrlaɪn/ (phrase) — an airline that offers very cheap tickets and few extras
Example:A low-cost airline can save you money.
Synonyms: budget airline, discount airline - motel /moʊ'tel/ (noun) — a roadside hotel with parking outside rooms
Example:We stayed at a motel near the highway.
Synonyms: motor hotel, roadside hotel, inn
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