journey

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The journey to London takes two hours by train.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any process or progression likened to a journey, especially one that involves difficulties or personal development.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

The progress of a customer through a system, often a computer system.

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “journey” mean?

A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.

Is “journey” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.