travel time
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of travel time
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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A functioning warning system cannot always overcome such a short travel time.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
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
It is a "necessity" that all home care workers are paid for their mileage and travel time amid ongoing rises in fuel costs, a South Yorkshire-based carer has said.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Traffic would be heavy on the bridge due to an accident, and because we were paid for travel time, we'd hope that the pileup involved at least one piece of heavy machinery.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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