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
A Chinese company on Saturday is starting the first regular cargo service to Europe through Arctic waters, seeking to reap the benefits of quicker travel time and less fuel use.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 2026
Passengers have been "strongly advised" to check their train times and allow extra travel time between south Wales and the south of England during the closure, between 23 May and 8 June.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
It was a rolling series of associations, first about time and then about travel, time and movement, and how that fit into being a performance artist.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
Despite the long travel time, Akhi insisted that I stay awake when we arrived.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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