travel time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of travel time
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Martin, Tennessee, is a small, out-of-the-way town that is ultimately best explained to strangers by relaying its travel time from Memphis.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
With the rainy season starting at the end of the month, that travel time could double.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Most aircraft calculate their position based on the travel time of signals from four or more of the more than 30 GPS satellites, or similar systems.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
According to the study's calculations, combining in-space refueling with this aerobraking approach could reduce travel time to Uranus to about six and a half years.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 3, 2026
The travel time shifts in my view as I go, counting down the minutes that it will take for me to arrive.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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