noun
voyager
VOY-ih-jur/ˈvɔɪɪdʒər/
A person who travels on a long journey.
The voyager watches an unfamiliar coast from the ship's deck.
Etymology
The journey word plus a person-forming ending identifies someone who travels. Voyager was especially used for a person crossing the seas, with later use extending to air travel.
More examples
- The ship carries voyagers across the Pacific.
- Each voyager packs enough food for the monthlong trek.
- She keeps a journal of her experiences as a voyager.
Forms
voyager · voyagers
voyage noun — A long journey, especially by sea.
Similar words
- traveler
- A broader term that includes people taking short trips.
- explorer
- Emphasizes investigating unfamiliar places rather than simply traveling far.