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Travel & Transport

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commuteverbneutral
Travelling regularly between home and work, often over some distance.
She commutes into the city every morning by train.
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commutenounneutral
The regular journey a person makes between home and work.
My daily commute takes about forty-five minutes.
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coachnounneutralBritish English
A comfortable bus used for long-distance travel, British English.
We took the overnight coach from London to Edinburgh to save money.
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carriagenounneutralBritish English
A separate section of a passenger train, British English.
The front carriage was packed, so we walked back to find seats.
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shuttlenounneutral
A vehicle that runs frequently back and forth over a short fixed route.
There's a free shuttle from the hotel to the airport every twenty minutes.
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charter flightnounneutral
A flight hired for a specific group rather than sold seat by seat on a schedule.
The tour operator put us on a charter flight that left at dawn.
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long-hauladjectiveneutral
Describing a flight or journey covering a very long distance.
On long-haul flights I always book an aisle seat so I can stretch my legs.
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short-hauladjectiveneutral
Describing a flight or journey over a relatively short distance.
Budget airlines dominate the short-haul market within Europe.
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non-stop flightnounneutral
A flight that goes directly to its destination without landing en route.
I'd pay extra for a non-stop flight rather than change planes twice.
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red-eyenouninformal
An overnight flight that arrives early in the morning, leaving travellers tired.
He took the red-eye and walked straight into a meeting looking exhausted.
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overbookedadjectiveneutral
When more tickets or rooms have been sold than there are seats or beds available.
The flight was overbooked, so they offered cash to anyone willing to wait.
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bumpedverbinformal
Being denied a seat on a flight you booked because it was overbooked.
We got bumped off the morning flight and waited six hours for the next one.
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turbulencenounneutral
Rough, bumpy air conditions that shake an aircraft during flight.
We hit some turbulence over the mountains and the seatbelt sign came on.
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cabin crewnounneutral
The staff who look after passengers and safety on board an aircraft.
The cabin crew asked us to stow our bags before take-off.
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flight attendantnounneutral
A member of staff who serves and assists passengers on a plane.
A flight attendant brought me an extra blanket without my even asking.
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disembarkverbformal
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; formal.
Passengers will disembark from the rear doors once we've parked at the gate.
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embarkverbformal
To board a ship or aircraft, or, figuratively, to begin a journey or venture.
We embarked at noon and the ship set sail an hour later.
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voyagenounneutralliterary
A long journey, especially by sea or in space.
The transatlantic voyage took the better part of a week.
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expeditionnounneutral
An organised journey undertaken with a particular purpose, often exploration.
They joined a research expedition to the Antarctic.
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treknounneutral
A long, difficult journey made on foot, often through wild terrain.
The trek to base camp took five days through the mountains.
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globetrotternouninformal
A person who travels widely and frequently around the world.
My aunt is a real globetrotter; she's been to over eighty countries.
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getawaynouninformal
A short holiday taken to relax and escape routine.
We booked a weekend getaway to the coast to unwind.
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staycationnouninformal
A holiday spent at home or close to home rather than travelling abroad.
With flights so expensive, we opted for a staycation this year.
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road tripnouninformal
A journey made by car over a long distance, often for pleasure.
We're planning a road trip down the west coast next summer.
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gap yearnounneutral
A year taken off, typically before or after university, often to travel.
She spent her gap year volunteering and backpacking through South America.
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digital nomadnounneutral
Someone who works remotely while travelling and living in different places.
As a digital nomad, she runs her business from cafés around the world.
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e-ticketnounneutral
An electronic ticket stored digitally rather than printed on paper.
Just show your e-ticket on your phone at the gate.
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duty-freeadjectiveneutral
Goods sold without local import taxes, typically at airports or on planes.
I picked up some duty-free perfume on the way through the airport.
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exchange ratenounneutral
The value at which one currency can be traded for another.
The exchange rate was terrible, so I waited to change my money.
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refundableadjectiveneutral
Describing a ticket or booking whose cost can be returned if cancelled.
I paid a bit more for a refundable fare in case my plans change.
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vouchernounneutral
A document that can be exchanged for goods, services, or travel already paid for.
When they cancelled the flight, they gave us a voucher for a future trip.
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upgradenounneutral
A move to a better class of seat, cabin, or room than originally booked.
We got a free upgrade to business class because the flight was full.
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frequent flyernounneutral
A regular air traveller, especially one enrolled in an airline loyalty scheme.
As a frequent flyer, she gets to use the airline lounges.
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surchargenounneutral
An extra charge added on top of the basic price.
There's a fuel surcharge added to every international ticket.
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tollnounneutral
A fee charged for using certain roads, bridges, or tunnels.
Keep some change handy for the toll on the motorway.
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amenitiesnounneutral
The facilities and comforts provided by accommodation or a location.
The resort's amenities include a spa, two pools, and a gym.
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conciergenounneutral
A hotel staff member who arranges services and gives local advice to guests.
The concierge got us a table at a restaurant that was fully booked.
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en suiteadjectiveneutral
Describing a bathroom attached directly to a bedroom; British English.
Both bedrooms have an en suite bathroom.
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self-cateringadjectiveneutral
Accommodation with kitchen facilities so guests cook for themselves.
We rented a self-catering apartment so we could cook our own breakfasts.
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half boardnounneutral
An accommodation rate that includes breakfast and one other main meal.
We booked half board, so dinner is covered but lunch isn't.
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full boardnounneutral
An accommodation rate that includes all three main meals each day.
At that price the package includes full board and all activities.
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innnounneutral
A small establishment, often traditional, providing lodging and meals.
We stayed at a charming old inn on the edge of the village.
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lodgenounneutral
A house or hotel, often rustic, used by people visiting the countryside or on safari.
We spent three nights at a safari lodge overlooking the river.
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guesthousenounneutral
A private home or small establishment offering paid accommodation to travellers.
We found a lovely family-run guesthouse just off the main square.
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vacateverbformal
To leave and give up a room or property, especially by a set time; formal.
Guests are asked to vacate their rooms by eleven on the day of departure.
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overnightadjectiveneutral
Lasting or staying for one night; describing travel or a stay through the night.
We took the overnight train and woke up in the mountains.
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detournounneutral
A longer or alternative route taken to avoid something or to see something extra.
We made a quick detour to see the castle on the way back.
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diversionnounneutralBritish English
An alternative route imposed when the usual road is closed; British English.
There's a diversion in place while they resurface the bridge.
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breakdownnounneutral
A mechanical failure that leaves a vehicle unable to continue.
We had a breakdown on the motorway and waited an hour for recovery.
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congestionnounneutral
Severe overcrowding of traffic on roads, causing slow movement.
Traffic congestion in the city centre is at its worst around five.
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gridlocknounneutral
A complete standstill in which traffic cannot move in any direction.
The accident brought the whole junction to gridlock.
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disruptionnounneutral
A serious interruption to the normal running of transport services.
The strike caused major disruption to rail services all week.
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cancellationnounneutral
The calling off of a scheduled service, booking, or arrangement.
There's a wave of cancellations because of the fog.
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strandedadjectiveneutral
Left unable to leave a place, typically because transport has failed.
Thousands of travellers were left stranded when the airline collapsed.
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hold-upnouninformal
Something that causes a delay, especially in traffic or a process.
There was a hold-up on the ring road, so we missed the start.
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off the beaten trackidiominformal
In a place far from where people usually go; remote and unspoilt.
We prefer villages that are a bit off the beaten track.
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hit the roadidiominformal
To set off on a journey, especially by car.
If we want to beat the traffic, we should hit the road early.
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travel lightexpressioninformal
To travel with very little luggage.
I always travel light and just take hand luggage.
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live out of a suitcaseidiominformal
To travel constantly without settling, keeping one's belongings packed.
She's been living out of a suitcase for months on this tour.
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itchy feetidiominformal
A restless feeling that makes one want to travel or move on.
After two years in the same job, she's got itchy feet again.
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get away from it allidiominformal
To escape the stresses and routine of everyday life, usually by going away.
We rented a cabin in the woods just to get away from it all.
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a change of sceneryexpressionneutral
A move to a different, often more pleasant, environment for a refreshing change.
A weekend away gave us a change of scenery and a chance to relax.
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bon voyageexpressionneutral
Said to someone setting off on a journey, wishing them a good trip.
They waved us off at the dock, shouting bon voyage.
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safe travelsexpressioninformal
A friendly way to wish someone a safe and pleasant journey.
Safe travels, and text me when you land!
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jet-setternouninformal
A wealthy, fashionable person who travels frequently to glamorous places.
He lives the life of a jet-setter, hopping between film festivals.
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standbynoun / adverbneutral
Waiting without a confirmed seat, hoping to board if space becomes available.
We missed our connection and had to fly standby on the next plane.
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wanderlustnouninformal
A strong, restless desire to travel and explore the world.
A summer in Spain gave her a lifelong case of wanderlust.
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en routeexpressionneutral
On the way to a destination; during a journey.
We stopped for lunch en route to the coast.
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carnounneutralAmerican English
American English word for a passenger section of a train.
The dining car is three coaches back, near the rear of the train.

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Travel opens the door to using your language in the real world, and this pack packs your bags with the right words. Learn the vocabulary for transport, tickets, passports and luggage, plus the phrases you need at stations, airports and hotels. From asking for directions to handling a delay, you will be ready to move through your trip with confidence at every step.