trek

noun
UK: /trek/
US: /trek/

  1. A long, hard walk, often in the mountains or countryside.

    1. We went for a trek in the forest last weekend. [ ] [ ]
    2. The group embarked on a challenging trek across the Himalayas. [ ] [ ]

  2. A journey or voyage, often one that is slow or difficult.

    1. The trek to school is long for the young children. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her trek through grief was a solitary and arduous experience. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

hike journey voyage excursion ramble tour
trek intransitive-verb

  1. To walk a long distance, usually over land such as hills or mountains.

    1. We will trek to the mountain top tomorrow. [ ] [ ]
    2. They trek through the jungle for several days to reach the village. [ ] [ ]

  2. To travel or go to a place, especially slowly or with difficulty.

    1. I had to trek all the way back to the car. [ ] [ ]
    2. Tourists trek to remote areas seeking authentic cultural experiences. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "trek" in English means: A long, hard walk, often in the mountains or countryside., A journey or voyage, often one that is slow or difficult..

The phonetic transcription of "trek" is /trek/ in British English and /trek/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "trek": hike, journey, voyage, excursion, ramble, tour.

Example usage of "trek": "We went for a trek in the forest last weekend.". More examples on the page.