Definition

A written or spoken account of someone's travels, often including descriptions of places visited and experiences had.

Example

She wrote a travelogue about her journey through Europe, detailing the sights and cultures she encountered.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a travelogue about Japan?

No, I haven't! What’s it like?

It's really fascinating, especially the part about the cherry blossoms.

That sounds beautiful! I’d love to watch that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Travelogue → It is formed from "travel" (from Old French *travailler*, meaning to work or toil) and "-ogue" (from Greek *logia*, meaning a discourse or collection). The word "travelogue" refers to a discourse or narrative about one's travels or journeys.

Memory Tip

Think of a narrative or story ('-ogue') about the hard work ('travel') involved in exploring new places.

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