Traveling: English Vocabulary List

an establishment that provides vacationers with lodging, food, entertainment, etc.

"The resort is beautiful."

"They spent the weekend at a beach resort."

a place that provides travelers with temporary accommodation

"Lodging was cheap."

"We found lodging near the station."

a hotel service where guests can order food, drinks, or other amenities to be delivered to their room, typically from a menu provided by the hotel

"Room service is available."

"They ordered room service late at night."

a business that makes arrangements for people who want to travel

"The travel agency booked our flight."

"The travel agency helped us book flights and a hotel for our vacation in Italy."

an online ticket that can be received electronically instead of a paper ticket

"I bought an E-ticket online."

"Instead of printing a paper ticket, I received an E-ticket that I could show directly from my phone at the gate."

a person who is on vacation or holiday, typically traveling away from home for leisure or relaxation

"The beach was crowded with vacationers enjoying the hot summer sunshine."

"Every summer, vacationers from around the world flock to the beautiful coastal town."

a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

"The excursion was very fun."

"Our class went on a wonderful excursion to the mountains during the spring holiday."

a vacation arranged by a travel agent or a company at a fixed price including the cost of transport, accommodations, etc.

"The package tour was convenient."

"They booked a package tour for the summer."

to go for a long walk or journey, particularly in the mountains, forests, etc. as an adventure

"They trekked through the jungle for days."

"The group of adventurers spent three whole weeks to trek across the desert with very limited water supplies."

the group of people whose job is looking after the passengers on an aircraft

"The cabin crew was helpful."

"The cabin crew served drinks during the flight."

the area at an airport where passengers can collect their cases, bags, etc. after they land

"Baggage claim was crowded."

"We met at baggage claim after landing."

the confusion and tiredness one can experience after a long flight, particularly when rapidly traveling across multiple time zones

"Jet lag is tiring."

"Jet lag made him sleepy all day."

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

"The main line was busy."

"The main line connects the city to the suburbs."

a place at which a road meets a railroad, typically marked by gates, signals, or warning signs to alert drivers and pedestrians of approaching trains

"The railroad crossing is clear."

"Stop before the railroad crossing."

any of the separate sections within a passenger train carriage, typically enclosed by walls and equipped with seats

"Sit in the compartment."

"We booked a private compartment on the overnight train for a more comfortable journey."

an area near a road where people can stop to eat food, rest, etc.

"The rest stop is nearby."

"We paused at a rest stop on the highway."

a store where small items and souvenirs are sold, suitable for giving as presents

"The museum gift shop sold postcards and magnets."

"The museum gift shop sold postcards books and souvenirs and many visitors stopped there after seeing the exhibits to buy something."

an extremely large balloon filled with heated air, which enables it to float and travel through the sky

"The hot-air balloon rose high."

"The hot-air balloon floated above the valley."

the 1st of April on which people in Western countries play tricks on one another and the person who is tricked is called the April Fool

"April Fools' Day is playful."

"People tell jokes on April Fools' Day."

the 4th of July on which Americans celebrate the declaration of independence from Britain in 1776

"Independence Day is celebrated."

"Many countries celebrate Independence Day with parades."

the evening of 31st of December, which is the last day of the year

"We celebrated New Year's Eve at home."

"We stayed up until midnight on New Year's Eve to watch the fireworks in the city centre."

a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on the 17th of March, honoring Saint Patrick who helped establish Christianity in Ireland

"St. Patrick's Day is festive."

"People wear green on St. Patrick's Day."

the day following Thanksgiving in the US, traditionally marked by massive discounts and sales events across stores, marking the beginning of the Christmas shopping season

"Black Friday is busy."

"Stores offer discounts on Black Friday."

the day before the start of Lent, on which people in some countries begin celebrating by dancing in the streets with loud music and wearing colorful costumes

"Mardi Gras is colorful."

"People celebrate Mardi Gras with music and costumes."

economical and not expensive

"This is a budget meal."

"The company is implementing a budget-friendly travel policy to reduce operational expenses."

a comfortable area, often in an airport or hotel, where people can relax, wait, or socialize, typically offering seating, refreshments, and sometimes Wi-Fi

"The lounge is quiet."

"We waited in the lounge before boarding."

the time when a guest should leave a hotel room, pay the bills, and return the key

"What is the checkout time?"

"Please note that the hotel checkout is scheduled for 11 AM to allow housekeeping sufficient time."

someone who is staying in a hotel room

"The resident checked in."

"Every resident staying at the resort is provided with a complimentary welcome basket."

to go on vacation away from home

"Let's get away soon."

"After a stressful year, they decided to get away to a tropical island for a much-needed vacation."

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

"Sit in the aisle."

"He quickly walked down the aisle to reach his assigned seat before the plane departed."

the area where passengers sit in an airplane

"The cabin was very crowded."

"We were fortunate to have a quiet and comfortable experience in the airplane cabin during our long flight."

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

"Flights to the US leave from Terminal 5."

"Passengers should check in at least two hours before their terminal departure time."

to go on vacation by a ship or boat

"The boat cruises along the coast."

"The family decided to cruise around the Caribbean for two weeks on a large ship with swimming pools restaurants and entertainment for everyone."

to arrive later than expected or planned

"The flight will delay due to weather."

"The flight was delayed by several hours due to technical problems with the aircraft which frustrated many tired passengers waiting at the gate."

to travel across or on an area of water by a ship or boat

"Sailors navigate using the stars."

"It was very difficult to navigate through the dense fog without a compass but the experienced sailor managed to find the way safely."

a vehicle that is pulled by a car, in which people can sleep and live, used particularly for traveling and camping

"The caravan moved slowly."

"They slept in a caravan during the trip."

the day before the start of Lent, on which people in some countries begin celebrating by dancing in the streets with loud music and wearing colorful costumes

"Mardi Gras is fun."

"During Mardi Gras, many cities come alive with parades, music, and vibrant celebrations."

the act or business of carrying people or goods from one place to another by different means

"Transportation is important."

"Efficient public transportation systems are crucial for the economic development of large urban areas."