carrier /ˈkæriər/
(noun) a company that carries goods or passengers from one place to another, especially by air
Example: Lou, our favorite carrier, takes extra care of our boxes marked 'fragile'
(noun) a company that carries goods or passengers from one place to another, especially by air
Example: Lou, our favorite carrier, takes extra care of our boxes marked 'fragile'
ship /ʃɪp/
(noun) a large boat that carries people or goods by sea
Example: Eva shipped the package carefully, since she knew the contents were made of glass
(noun) a large boat that carries people or goods by sea
Example: Eva shipped the package carefully, since she knew the contents were made of glass
itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəreri/
(noun) a plan of a journey, including the route and the places that you visit
Example: I had to change my itinerary when I decided to add two more countries to my vacation
(noun) a plan of a journey, including the route and the places that you visit
Example: I had to change my itinerary when I decided to add two more countries to my vacation
destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
(noun) a place to which somebody/something is going or being sent
Example: The Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist destination this year
(noun) a place to which somebody/something is going or being sent
Example: The Great Barrier Reef is a popular tourist destination this year
excursion /ɪkˈskɜːrʒn/
(noun) a short journey made for pleasure, especially one that has been organized for a group of people
Example: There are regular weekend excursions throughout the summer.
(noun) a short journey made for pleasure, especially one that has been organized for a group of people
Example: There are regular weekend excursions throughout the summer.
check in /tʃek ɪn/
(phrasal verb) to go to a desk in a hotel, an airport, etc. and tell an official there that you have arrived
Example: Do you know your check-in time ?
(phrasal verb) to go to a desk in a hotel, an airport, etc. and tell an official there that you have arrived
Example: Do you know your check-in time ?
traffic /ˈtræfɪk/
(noun) the vehicles that are on a road at a particular time
Example: They were stuck in traffic and missed their flight.
(noun) the vehicles that are on a road at a particular time
Example: They were stuck in traffic and missed their flight.
trip /trɪp/
(noun) a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose
Example: Did you have a good trip?
(noun) a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose
Example: Did you have a good trip?
land /lænd/
(noun) the surface of the earth that is not sea
Example: His land is very large.
(noun) the surface of the earth that is not sea
Example: His land is very large.
plane /pleɪn/
(noun) a flying vehicle with wings and one or more engines
Example: They boarded the plane and flew to Chicago.
(noun) a flying vehicle with wings and one or more engines
Example: They boarded the plane and flew to Chicago.
car /kɑːr/
(noun) a road vehicle with an engine and four wheels that can carry a small number of passengers
Example: You might want to rent a car when you go on vacation.
(noun) a road vehicle with an engine and four wheels that can carry a small number of passengers
Example: You might want to rent a car when you go on vacation.
transfer /trænsˈfɜːr/
(verb) to move from one place to another; to move something/somebody from one place to another
Example: He has been transferred to a national hospital.
(verb) to move from one place to another; to move something/somebody from one place to another
Example: He has been transferred to a national hospital.
railway /ˈreɪlweɪ/
(noun) a track with rails on which trains run
Example: The railway is still under construction.
(noun) a track with rails on which trains run
Example: The railway is still under construction.
timetable /ˈtaɪmteɪbl/
(noun) a chart showing the times at which trains, buses and planes leave and arrive
Example: I'm not sure when the train leaves. Do you have a timetable?
(noun) a chart showing the times at which trains, buses and planes leave and arrive
Example: I'm not sure when the train leaves. Do you have a timetable?
ocean /ˈəʊʃn/
(noun) the mass of salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface
Example: Ocean levels are rising.
(noun) the mass of salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface
Example: Ocean levels are rising.
deposit /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/
(noun) a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment
Example: The shop promised to keep the goods for me if I paid a deposit.
(noun) a sum of money that is given as the first part of a larger payment
Example: The shop promised to keep the goods for me if I paid a deposit.
motorcycle /ˈməʊtərsaɪkl/
(noun) a road vehicle with two wheels, driven by an engine, with one seat for the driver and often a seat for a passenger behind the driver
Example: Riding a motorcycle can be fun and exciting, but it's also dangerous.
(noun) a road vehicle with two wheels, driven by an engine, with one seat for the driver and often a seat for a passenger behind the driver
Example: Riding a motorcycle can be fun and exciting, but it's also dangerous.
bicycle /ˈbaɪsɪkl/
(noun) a road vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet
Example: We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday.
(noun) a road vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing the pedals with your feet
Example: We went for a bicycle ride on Sunday.
vacation /veɪˈkeɪʃn/
(noun) a period of time spent travelling or resting away from home
Example: What are you going to do for vacation?
(noun) a period of time spent travelling or resting away from home
Example: What are you going to do for vacation?
tourist /ˈtʊrɪst/
(noun) a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example: Every May many tourists from around the world come to see the flower festival.
(noun) a person who is travelling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example: Every May many tourists from around the world come to see the flower festival.
traveller /ˈtrævələr/
(noun) a person who is travelling or who often travels
Example: She is a frequent traveller to Belgium.
(noun) a person who is travelling or who often travels
Example: She is a frequent traveller to Belgium.
passport /ˈpæspɔːrt/
(noun) an official document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country, and that you may have to show when you enter or leave a country
Example: I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked).
(noun) an official document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country, and that you may have to show when you enter or leave a country
Example: I was stopped as I went through passport control (= where passports are checked).
road /rəʊd/
(noun) a hard surface built for vehicles to travel on
Example: This road is very narrow.
(noun) a hard surface built for vehicles to travel on
Example: This road is very narrow.
passenger /ˈpæsɪndʒər/
(noun) a person who is travelling in a car, bus, train, plane or ship and who is not driving it or working on it
Example: The passenger felt excited during the trip.
(noun) a person who is travelling in a car, bus, train, plane or ship and who is not driving it or working on it
Example: The passenger felt excited during the trip.
sea /siː/
(noun) the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands
Example: The sea is very calm today.
(noun) the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands
Example: The sea is very calm today.
lane /leɪn/
(noun) a narrow road in the country
Example: We drove along a muddy lane to reach the farmhouse.
(noun) a narrow road in the country
Example: We drove along a muddy lane to reach the farmhouse.
airport /ˈerpɔːrt/
(noun) a place where planes land and take off and that has buildings for passengers to wait in
Example: I went to the airport to catch a flight to San Francisco.
(noun) a place where planes land and take off and that has buildings for passengers to wait in
Example: I went to the airport to catch a flight to San Francisco.
suitcase /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
(noun) a case with flat sides and a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when you are travelling
Example: Let me unpack my suitcase and then we can go swimming.
(noun) a case with flat sides and a handle, used for carrying clothes, etc. when you are travelling
Example: Let me unpack my suitcase and then we can go swimming.
ticket /ˈtɪkɪt/
(noun) a printed piece of paper, or a message or image received on your phone or computer, that gives you the right to travel on a particular bus, train, etc. or to go into a theatre, etc.
Example: I bought a ticket for the concert.
(noun) a printed piece of paper, or a message or image received on your phone or computer, that gives you the right to travel on a particular bus, train, etc. or to go into a theatre, etc.
Example: I bought a ticket for the concert.
boat /bəʊt/
(noun) a vehicle (smaller than a ship) that travels on water, moved by oars , sails or a motor
Example: Have you ever piloted a boat?
(noun) a vehicle (smaller than a ship) that travels on water, moved by oars , sails or a motor
Example: Have you ever piloted a boat?
train /treɪn/
(noun) a number of connected coaches or trucks, pulled by an engine or powered by a motor in each one, taking people and goods from one place to another
Example: I like riding on trains. It's a very relaxing way to travel.
(noun) a number of connected coaches or trucks, pulled by an engine or powered by a motor in each one, taking people and goods from one place to another
Example: I like riding on trains. It's a very relaxing way to travel.
luggage /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/
(noun) bags, cases, etc. that contain somebody's clothes and things when they are travelling
Example: There's room for one more piece of luggage.
(noun) bags, cases, etc. that contain somebody's clothes and things when they are travelling
Example: There's room for one more piece of luggage.
tour /tʊr/
(noun) a journey made for pleasure during which several different towns, countries, etc. are visited
Example: We spent four weeks touring around Europe.
(noun) a journey made for pleasure during which several different towns, countries, etc. are visited
Example: We spent four weeks touring around Europe.
travel /ˈtrævl/
(verb) to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance
Example: How often do you travel abroad?
(verb) to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance
Example: How often do you travel abroad?
hotel /həʊˈtel/
(noun) a building where people stay, usually for a short time, paying for their rooms and meals
Example: I'll book a hotel for two nights.
(noun) a building where people stay, usually for a short time, paying for their rooms and meals
Example: I'll book a hotel for two nights.
port /pɔːrt/
(noun) a town or city with a harbour , especially one where ships load and unload goods
Example: There are all kinds of commercial ships in the port.
(noun) a town or city with a harbour , especially one where ships load and unload goods
Example: There are all kinds of commercial ships in the port.
taxi /ˈtæksi/
(noun) a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere. Taxis usually have meters that show how much money you have to pay.
Example: I got in a taxi and went to the train station.
(noun) a car with a driver that you pay to take you somewhere. Taxis usually have meters that show how much money you have to pay.
Example: I got in a taxi and went to the train station.
fly /flaɪ/
(verb) to move through the air, using wings
Example: This bird cannot fly.
(verb) to move through the air, using wings
Example: This bird cannot fly.
bus /bʌs/
(noun) a large road vehicle that carries passengers, especially one that travels along a fixed route and stops regularly to let people get on and off
Example: You can catch a bus for Seattle at the bus station.
(noun) a large road vehicle that carries passengers, especially one that travels along a fixed route and stops regularly to let people get on and off
Example: You can catch a bus for Seattle at the bus station.
journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/
(noun) an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart
Example: Have you ever had a journey to England?
(noun) an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart
Example: Have you ever had a journey to England?
commission /kəˈmɪʃn/
(noun) an official group of people who have been given responsibility to control something, or to find out about something, usually for the government
Example: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem.
(noun) an official group of people who have been given responsibility to control something, or to find out about something, usually for the government
Example: She has been commissioned to write a new national anthem.
Airline schedule /ˈerlaɪn ˈskedʒuːl/
(noun)
Example: You have to check the flight schedule regularly to buy cheap airline tickets.
(noun)
Example: You have to check the flight schedule regularly to buy cheap airline tickets.
Baggage allowance /ˈbæɡɪdʒ əˈlaʊəns/
(noun) the amount of checked baggage or hand/carry-on luggage the company will allow per passenger.
Example: Do you know the baggage allowance of Ryanair?
(noun) the amount of checked baggage or hand/carry-on luggage the company will allow per passenger.
Example: Do you know the baggage allowance of Ryanair?
Boarding pass /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/
(noun) a pass for boarding an aircraft, given to a passenger when the ticket is issued or upon check-in at the airport.
Example: Your boarding passes and your departure card. Please fill it out and hand it in at the Immigration desk
(noun) a pass for boarding an aircraft, given to a passenger when the ticket is issued or upon check-in at the airport.
Example: Your boarding passes and your departure card. Please fill it out and hand it in at the Immigration desk
Complimentary /ˌkɑːmplɪˈmentri/
(adjective) given free
Example: The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails.
(adjective) given free
Example: The hotel offers a complimentary breakfast and evening cocktails.
Domestic travel /dəˈmestɪk ˈtrævl/
(noun) travel within the same country
Example: Old railway lines and roads were mainly intended for domestic travel.
(noun) travel within the same country
Example: Old railway lines and roads were mainly intended for domestic travel.
High season /haɪ ˈsiːzn/
(noun) the time of year when a hotel or tourist area receives most visitors
Example: Hotels usually raise their prices in (the) high season.
(noun) the time of year when a hotel or tourist area receives most visitors
Example: Hotels usually raise their prices in (the) high season.
Low Season /ləʊ ˈsiːzn/
(noun) the time of year when a hotel or tourist area receives fewest visitors
Example: There is nothing more depressing than a seaside town in (the) low season.
(noun) the time of year when a hotel or tourist area receives fewest visitors
Example: There is nothing more depressing than a seaside town in (the) low season.
Loyalty program /ˈlɔɪəlti ˈprəʊɡræm/
(noun) a marketing strategy designed to encourage customers to continue to shop at or use the services of a business associated with the program
Example: Do you know the benefits of a loyalty program?
(noun) a marketing strategy designed to encourage customers to continue to shop at or use the services of a business associated with the program
Example: Do you know the benefits of a loyalty program?
Inclusive tour /ɪnˈkluːsɪv tʊr/
(noun) A tour package that bundles transportation and lodging along with additional services such as transfers, sightseeing, museum admissions, and so forth
Example: Do you want an inclusive tour?
(noun) A tour package that bundles transportation and lodging along with additional services such as transfers, sightseeing, museum admissions, and so forth
Example: Do you want an inclusive tour?
cruise /kruːz/
(noun) a journey by sea, visiting different places, especially as a holiday
Example: We will stop at three destinations during our cruise through the Mediterranean.
(noun) a journey by sea, visiting different places, especially as a holiday
Example: We will stop at three destinations during our cruise through the Mediterranean.
ferry /ˈferi/
(noun) a boat or ship that carries people, vehicles and goods across a river or across a narrow part of the sea
Example: Ferries allow passengers to take their cars with them to their destination.
(noun) a boat or ship that carries people, vehicles and goods across a river or across a narrow part of the sea
Example: Ferries allow passengers to take their cars with them to their destination.
sailboat /ˈseɪlbəʊt/
(noun) a boat with sails
Example: The sailboat requires nothing but the wind.
(noun) a boat with sails
Example: The sailboat requires nothing but the wind.
voyage /ˈvɔɪɪdʒ/
(noun) a long journey, especially by sea or in space
Example: The voyage to the Bahamas took three days.
(noun) a long journey, especially by sea or in space
Example: The voyage to the Bahamas took three days.
Take off /teɪk ɔːf/
(phrasal verb) to leave the ground and begin to fly
Example: The airplane is scheduled to take off at 3:30 p.m.
(phrasal verb) to leave the ground and begin to fly
Example: The airplane is scheduled to take off at 3:30 p.m.
Go camping /ɡəʊ ˈkæmpɪŋ/
(verb) to put up a tent and live in it for a short time
Example: Let's go to the beach and go camping next weekend.
(verb) to put up a tent and live in it for a short time
Example: Let's go to the beach and go camping next weekend.
go sightseeing /ɡəʊ ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/
(verb) the activity of visiting interesting buildings and places as a tourist
Example: Did you go sightseeing while you were in France?
(verb) the activity of visiting interesting buildings and places as a tourist
Example: Did you go sightseeing while you were in France?
Hostel /ˈhɑːstl/
(noun) a building that provides cheap accommodation and sometimes meals to students, workers or travellers
Example: Staying in a hostel is a great way to save money on vacation.
(noun) a building that provides cheap accommodation and sometimes meals to students, workers or travellers
Example: Staying in a hostel is a great way to save money on vacation.
Motel /məʊˈtel/
(noun) a hotel for people who are travelling by car, with space for parking cars near the rooms
Example: We stayed in a convenient motel on our way to Chicago.
(noun) a hotel for people who are travelling by car, with space for parking cars near the rooms
Example: We stayed in a convenient motel on our way to Chicago.
Package holiday /ˈpækɪdʒ ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
(noun) a holiday that is organized by a company at a fixed price and that includes the cost of travel, hotels, etc.
Example: I prefer to buy package holidays, so I don't have to worry about anything.
(noun) a holiday that is organized by a company at a fixed price and that includes the cost of travel, hotels, etc.
Example: I prefer to buy package holidays, so I don't have to worry about anything.
Route /ruːt/
(noun) a way that you follow to get from one place to another
Example: Our route will take us through Germany and on to Poland.
(noun) a way that you follow to get from one place to another
Example: Our route will take us through Germany and on to Poland.
Tourism /ˈtʊrɪzəm/
(noun) the business activity connected with providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure
Example: Tourism is becoming an important industry in almost every country.
(noun) the business activity connected with providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure
Example: Tourism is becoming an important industry in almost every country.
Travel agent /ˈtrævl ˈeɪdʒənt/
(noun) a person or business whose job is to make arrangements for people wanting to travel, for example buying tickets or arranging hotel rooms
Example: The travel agent found us a great deal.
(noun) a person or business whose job is to make arrangements for people wanting to travel, for example buying tickets or arranging hotel rooms
Example: The travel agent found us a great deal.