- present participle of trek.
trekking
Americannoun
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the act of traveling or migrating slowly or with difficulty, as through rough or unsettled territory.
Arduous trekking through the Alleghenies caused their Conestoga wagons to break down again and again.
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the act of hiking long distances as a recreational activity, especially over rough terrain.
The three hours of hard trekking over the tough trail is worth it for the splendid view of the valley.
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the act of making a relatively short but difficult or burdensome trip.
I moved back into a city apartment because I got tired of all the trekking back and forth and the aggravation of having a house and car.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of trekking
First recorded in 1845–50; trek ( def. ) + -ing 1 ( def. ) for the noun senses; trek ( def. ) + -ing 2 ( def. ) for the adjective sense
Example Sentences
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The UN may also turn to Nepal's porters, accustomed to carrying heavy loads through some of the world's toughest mountain terrain during trekking and climbing expeditions.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
They include tourists who had come for trekking in the Himalayas, as well as Hindu pilgrims seeking spiritual peace at Tibet's sacred Mount Kailash.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Great American Road Trip” follows Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his family as they celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary by trekking across the country with cameras in tow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The main trekking routes towards Everest are lined with family-run lodges that offer beds, hot meals and other facilities.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The first day trekking was like a cleansing—little talk, the white hush of the north welcoming Matthias back without judgment.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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