trip
A trip is a journey to a place and back again, usually for pleasure or a specific purpose like work. It often implies a shorter duration than a 'journey'.
Examples
3 of 5I am planning a trip to the beach this weekend.
I have a plan to go to the seaside for a short visit.
The manager approved the business trip to London.
The boss said yes to the work journey to London.
Did you have a good trip to your grandmother's house?
Was your travel to your grandmother's home nice?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember the T-R-I-P: To Really Inspect Places!
Quick Quiz
My parents are going on a ______ to Italy for their anniversary.
Correct!
The correct answer is: trip
Examples
I am planning a trip to the beach this weekend.
everydayI have a plan to go to the seaside for a short visit.
The manager approved the business trip to London.
businessThe boss said yes to the work journey to London.
Did you have a good trip to your grandmother's house?
informalWas your travel to your grandmother's home nice?
The class went on a field trip to the science museum.
academicThe students visited the museum to learn as part of their class.
The committee members requested a formal report on the overseas trip.
formalThe group asked for an official paper about the travel to another country.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Have a nice trip!
I hope you enjoy your journey!
Road trip
A long journey made by car.
Guilt trip
Making someone feel bad to make them do what you want.
Often Confused With
Travel is a general activity (often a verb), while a trip is one specific instance of going somewhere and coming back (a noun).
A journey is usually much longer or more difficult, while a trip is often short and for pleasure.
Usage Notes
Use 'trip' for the whole process of going somewhere and returning. It is a countable noun, so you can have 'many trips'.
Common Mistakes
Don't say 'I made a travel'; instead, say 'I took a trip' or 'I went on a trip'.
Memory Tip
Remember the T-R-I-P: To Really Inspect Places!
Word Origin
Originates from the Middle English 'trippen', which meant to step lightly, skip, or dance.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In American culture, the 'road trip' is a common vacation style involving long drives across states.
Quick Quiz
My parents are going on a ______ to Italy for their anniversary.
Correct!
The correct answer is: trip
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More Travel words
map
A1A map is a visual representation or drawing of an area, such as a city, country, or the entire world. It shows physical features like roads, rivers, and landmarks to help people find locations or navigate from one place to another.
passenger
A1A passenger is a person who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, but is not driving it or working on it. They usually pay a fare or have a ticket to travel from one place to another.
hostel
A1A budget-friendly type of accommodation where guests usually rent a bed in a shared room (dormitory) and share common facilities like a kitchen or lounge. It is popular among students, backpackers, and young travelers looking for an affordable way to stay in a city.
reservation
A1A reservation is an arrangement you make in advance to keep a seat, a table, or a room for yourself. It ensures that you have a place when you arrive at a hotel, restaurant, or on a train.
check-in
A1The process of reporting your arrival at a hotel, airport, or event. It usually involves showing your ID and receiving things like a room key or a boarding pass.
reception
A1The place in a hotel or office building where people go when they first arrive. It is the area where guests are greeted and can ask for information or check in.
key
A1A small piece of metal used for opening or closing a lock on a door, suitcase, or vehicle. In travel, it often refers to a metal object or an electronic card used to access a hotel room.
lobby
A1A lobby is a large room near the entrance of a building, like a hotel or theater, where people can wait or meet. It is the first area you enter and usually has a reception desk and seating.
elevator
A1A machine like a small room that carries people up and down between different floors of a building. It is an essential form of vertical transportation in tall buildings to avoid using stairs.
shower
A1A device that washes the body with a spray of water, or the act of washing oneself under such a spray. It is a standard fixture in bathrooms used for daily personal hygiene.
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