Travel & Holidays

20 words

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   baggagenoun/ˈbæɡ.ɪdʒ/

   the suitcases and bags that someone takes with them when travelling (uncountable)

   “Your baggage will be transferred to your final destination.”

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   currencynoun/ˈkʌrənsi/

   the system of money used in a particular country

   “You should exchange some currency before you travel.”

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   gatenoun/ɡeɪt/

   a passage or door, especially at an airport where passengers board a plane

   “The announcement said flight A123 will depart from gate 12.”

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   terminalnoun/ˈtɜː.mɪ.nəl/

   the main building at an airport or station where passengers arrive, depart or wait

   “The international terminal has separate lines for passport control.”

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   boardingnoun/ˈbɔː.dɪŋ/

   the process of getting passengers onto a plane or ship; the time or act of getting on

   “Boarding for Flight 45 will begin at 14:20.”

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   attractionnoun/əˈtrækʃən/

   a place or feature that draws visitors or interest

   “The old town is the main tourist attraction.”

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   insurancenoun/ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

   a contract or arrangement that provides protection against possible financial loss

   “Travel insurance can cover medical expenses and lost luggage.”

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   resortnoun/rɪˈzɔːt/

   a holiday place or complex with facilities for relaxation and entertainment

   “We stayed at a small seaside resort for a week.”

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   bookingnoun/ˈbʊkɪŋ/

   the act of arranging and paying for a place, ticket, or service in advance

   “I made a booking at the guesthouse for three nights.”

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    transfernoun/verb/ˈtræns.fɜː(r)/

    to move from one place, vehicle, or route to another; a change from one plane/train/bus to another

    “We have a two-hour transfer in Dubai before our next flight.”

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    cancellationnoun/ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

    the act of stopping something that was planned or arranged

    “The airline announced several cancellations due to the storm.”

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    cabinnoun/ˈkæb.ɪn/

    the area inside a plane or ship where passengers sit or sleep; the interior space for passengers

    “The cabin was quiet after take-off.”

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    transportnoun/verb/ˈtrænspɔːt/

    the systems and methods for moving people or goods from one place to another; to carry something from one place to another

    “Public transport in the city is efficient and cheap.”

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    customsnoun/ˈkʌstəmz/

    the government department at a border or airport that checks incoming goods and collects taxes or duties

    “We declared the gifts at customs and paid the duty.”

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    layovernoun/ˈleɪəʊvə(r)/

    a short stay somewhere between parts of a journey, especially between flights

    “I had a six-hour layover in Singapore, so I visited the city.”

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    arrivalnoun/əˈraɪvəl/

    the act of arriving somewhere or the time when someone or something arrives

    “Our arrival at the hotel was late because of traffic.”

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    departurenoun/dɪˈpɑːtʃə/

    the time when someone or something leaves, especially at the start of a journey

    “The departure was delayed because of bad weather.”

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    farenoun/feə(r)/

    the money that you pay for a journey in a vehicle such as a bus or train

    “The bus fare into the city centre is two dollars.”

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    delaynoun/verb/dɪˈleɪ/

    a period of time by which something is late or postponed; to make something happen later than planned

    “The train was delayed for two hours because of a signal failure.”

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    scenerynoun/ˈsiːnəri/

    the natural features of a landscape considered in terms of their appearance, especially when they are beautiful

    “The scenery on the train route was spectacular.”