Round trip
Two-way ticket
Literalmente: A circular journey
Use 'round trip' when you need a ticket that takes you there and brings you back home.
En 15 segundos
- A journey to a place and back again.
- Commonly used for booking flights, trains, and buses.
- The opposite of a 'one-way' trip.
Significado
A 'round trip' is a journey where you travel to a destination and then return back to where you started. It usually refers to a single ticket that covers both the flight or train ride there and the one back home.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6At a train station ticket window
I'd like a round trip to New York, please.
I'd like a round trip to New York, please.
Texting a friend about a flight deal
I found a round trip to Paris for only $400!
I found a round trip to Paris for only $400!
A formal business meeting
The company will cover your round trip expenses for the conference.
The company will cover your round trip expenses for the conference.
Contexto cultural
The term 'round trip' gained massive popularity during the American railroad expansion of the 19th century. It simplified the booking process for early tourists. While Americans use 'round trip,' British English speakers almost exclusively use the term 'return' or 'return ticket' for the same concept.
The UK Difference
If you are in the UK or Ireland, use the word `return` instead. Asking for a `round trip` in London is like asking for 'gas' instead of 'petrol'—they'll know you're a tourist!
Save Money
In the airline industry, a `round trip` ticket is often cheaper than buying two `one-way` tickets separately. Always check both options before you pay!
En 15 segundos
- A journey to a place and back again.
- Commonly used for booking flights, trains, and buses.
- The opposite of a 'one-way' trip.
What It Means
Think of a circle. You start at point A, go to point B, and then come right back to point A. That is a round trip. In the travel world, it means one ticket that pays for your entire journey. You don't have to worry about buying a second ticket to get home. It is the most common way to travel for vacations or business meetings.
How To Use It
You use it mostly as a noun or an adjective. You can say, "I bought a round trip ticket." Or you can simply say, "I'm going on a round trip to London." It is very flexible. You will see this phrase on every travel website like Expedia or Kayak. Just look for the button that says Round Trip instead of One Way.
When To Use It
Use it whenever you are planning a journey that involves coming back. Use it at the airport check-in desk. Use it when talking to your boss about a business trip. Use it when booking a bus to visit your parents for the weekend. It is the standard term for any 'there and back' travel. If you are taking a day trip to the beach, that is technically a round trip too!
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it if you are moving to a new city forever. That is a one-way trip. Also, do not use it for a simple walk to the grocery store. People might look at you funny if you say, "I'm taking a round trip to buy milk." It is usually reserved for longer distances or official travel bookings. If your journey has many stops (A to B to C to D), call it a multi-city trip instead.
Cultural Background
In the US, round trip is the king of travel terms. In the UK, they often say return ticket. If you are in London and ask for a round trip, they will understand you, but you might sound very American. The term became popular with the rise of the railroad in the 1800s. It made buying tickets much easier for tourists who didn't want to get stranded in a new city!
Common Variations
You might hear people say round-trip ticket or just a round trip. In some casual settings, people might say "there and back." If you are flying, you might hear the term return flight. Just remember: round trip is the most common version in North America. It sounds professional yet easy-going.
Notas de uso
This is a neutral, everyday expression. It is perfectly safe to use with your boss, a waiter, or your best friend without sounding too stiff or too casual.
The UK Difference
If you are in the UK or Ireland, use the word `return` instead. Asking for a `round trip` in London is like asking for 'gas' instead of 'petrol'—they'll know you're a tourist!
Save Money
In the airline industry, a `round trip` ticket is often cheaper than buying two `one-way` tickets separately. Always check both options before you pay!
Hyphen or No Hyphen?
When you use it as an adjective before a noun, use a hyphen: `round-trip ticket`. If you use it as a noun, no hyphen is needed: `I'm going on a round trip.`
Ejemplos
6I'd like a round trip to New York, please.
I'd like a round trip to New York, please.
A standard way to ask for a two-way ticket.
I found a round trip to Paris for only $400!
I found a round trip to Paris for only $400!
Used here to emphasize the total price for both ways.
The company will cover your round trip expenses for the conference.
The company will cover your round trip expenses for the conference.
Refers to the entire travel cost.
The date was so bad I wish I'd bought a round trip ticket for my sanity.
The date was so bad I wish I'd bought a round trip ticket for my sanity.
A humorous way to say they wanted to leave immediately.
Don't worry, it's just a round trip; I'll be back on Sunday.
Don't worry, it's just a round trip; I'll be back on Sunday.
Used to provide comfort that the person is returning.
Is it cheaper to book a round trip or two one-way flights?
Is it cheaper to book a round trip or two one-way flights?
Comparing booking methods.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct term to complete the travel booking.
I'm coming back next week, so I need a ___ ticket.
Since the speaker is 'coming back,' they need a ticket that covers both directions.
Complete the sentence about a business journey.
The ___ from London to Tokyo takes about 24 hours of flying time in total.
'Round trip' is the standard English expression for a journey there and back.
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Formality of 'Round Trip'
Talking to friends about vacation.
Got my round trip to Vegas!
Booking online or at a counter.
One round trip to Chicago, please.
Business travel policies.
The employee is entitled to one round trip per year.
Where to use 'Round Trip'
Airline Website
Selecting the 'Round Trip' checkbox.
Train Station
Buying a ticket from a kiosk.
Office
Discussing travel reimbursement.
Road Trip
Calculating total mileage for the drive.
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasThey mean the exact same thing. Round trip is the preferred term in American English, while return is used in British English.
Yes! You can say, "The round trip to the mountains is about 200 miles." It refers to the total distance there and back.
It is a neutral term, so it is fine for business documents. However, you would usually just say travel or international experience on a resume.
The opposite is a one-way trip or a one-way ticket. This means you are going to a destination but not coming back.
No, it specifically refers to the transportation (flight, train, bus). It does not usually imply the accommodation.
It is always round trip. Using 'around' is a common mistake for new speakers, so stick to round!
Technically yes, but it sounds a bit formal for a short walk. Most people would just say "I'm going to the store and back."
It is two words. When it describes a noun, you can use a hyphen like round-trip ticket.
That is usually called an open-jaw trip in the travel industry, not a standard round trip.
Not always. You can say "I bought a round trip," and people will understand you mean a ticket.
Frases relacionadas
One-way ticket
Return ticket
Day trip
Layover
Multi-city
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