Vocabulary · 37 words
TOEIC Vocabulary: Travel (37 Words with Examples)
Business trips, flight announcements, hotel bookings and rental cars are core TOEIC topics, especially in Part 4 announcements.
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| Word | Part of speech | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| itinerary | noun | a detailed travel plan | Your itinerary has been e-mailed to you. |
| departure | noun | leaving; the time a trip begins | Departure is scheduled for 8:15. |
| boarding pass | noun phrase | a document that lets you get on a plane | Have your boarding pass ready at the gate. |
| delay | noun / verb | (to make) late | Flight 302 is delayed by forty minutes. |
| connecting flight | noun phrase | a second flight to complete a trip | I missed my connecting flight in Chicago. |
| accommodation(s) | noun | a place to stay | Accommodation is included in the package. |
| check in / check out | phrasal verb | to register on arrival / leave a hotel | Guests may check in after 3 p.m. |
| baggage / luggage | noun (uncountable) | bags and suitcases | Each passenger may check one piece of baggage. |
| fare | noun | the price of a trip | Train fares rise during the holidays. |
| round-trip | adjective | going and coming back | A round-trip ticket costs $240. |
| aisle seat | noun phrase | a seat next to the walkway | I'd prefer an aisle seat, please. |
| customs | noun | the place at a border where goods are checked | It took an hour to get through customs. |
| rental car | noun phrase | a car you pay to use for a short time | The rental car counter is on the ground floor. |
| destination | noun | the place you are traveling to | We will reach our destination at noon. |
| layover | noun | a stop between flights | There is a three-hour layover in Doha. |
| passport | noun | an official document for traveling abroad | Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months before you fly. |
| visa | noun | official permission to enter a foreign country | Ms. Novak applied for a business visa to attend the trade fair in Shanghai. |
| suitcase | noun | a case for carrying clothes when traveling | Each passenger may bring one suitcase and one small bag on board. |
| airfare | noun | the price of a plane ticket | The company will cover your airfare and hotel costs for the conference. |
| terminal | noun | a building at an airport for passengers | International flights now depart from Terminal 2 on the east side of the airport. |
| shuttle | noun | a vehicle making regular short trips | A free shuttle runs between the hotel and the convention center every half hour. |
| ferry | noun | a boat that carries people and vehicles | The ferry to the island leaves the harbor at 9:15 every morning. |
| cruise | noun | a vacation trip on a large ship | The sales team won a three-day cruise as a reward for record results. |
| excursion | noun | a short trip for pleasure | Conference guests can join an optional excursion to the old town on Sunday. |
| sightsee | verb | to visit famous places as a tourist | After the meetings, Mr. Brown stayed an extra day to sightsee in Rome. |
| concierge | noun | a hotel employee who helps guests with services | The concierge booked a taxi and restaurant table for our clients. |
| lounge | noun | a comfortable waiting room at an airport | Business-class passengers may wait in the airport lounge before boarding. |
| suite | noun | a set of connected hotel rooms | The hotel upgraded our director to a suite with a view of the sea. |
| aboard | adverb / preposition | on or onto a ship, plane, or train | Passengers are asked to go aboard at least twenty minutes before departure. |
| embassy | noun | the official office of a foreign government | You can renew a lost passport at your country's embassy in the capital. |
| toiletry | noun | an item used for washing, such as soap | Toiletries in carry-on bags must be in small containers. |
| timetable | noun | a schedule of departure and arrival times | Check the train timetable because some services change on public holidays. |
| cabin | noun | the passenger area of a plane or ship | The cabin crew will serve drinks shortly after takeoff. |
| transit | noun | the movement of people or goods between places | Passengers in transit to other cities should follow the signs to the transfer desk. |
| fasten | verb | to close or attach something securely | Please remain seated and fasten your seat belt until the plane has stopped. |
| overnight | adjective | lasting or traveling through the night | We took the overnight train to save a night's hotel cost. |
| scenery | noun | the natural features of a landscape | The coastal route takes longer, but the scenery is beautiful. |
Collocations: book a flight · board a plane · upgrade to business class · make travel arrangements · arrive ahead of schedule.
Heard: "Because of the storm, the 4:10 to Boston won't leave until about six."
Answer: "A departure has been postponed due to weather." — won't leave until = postponed / delayed; storm = weather.
Extra words from the TOEIC Service List (TSL 1.2) by Browne, Culligan & Phillips, newgeneralservicelist.com. Meanings and example sentences by Noto. This word list is shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Other vocabulary topics
- Corporate development36
- Dining out36
- Entertainment36
- Finance and budgeting38
- General business: contracts, negotiations, marketing, sales, warranties, conferences40
- Health36
- Housing and corporate property37
- Manufacturing36
- Offices36
- Personnel38
- Purchasing: ordering, shipping, invoices37
- Technical areas37
- Confusable words
- Word families
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