traveled

especially British, trav·elled

[trav-uhld]

adjective

1. having traveled, especially to distant places; experienced in travel.

2. used by travelers.

   a heavily traveled road.

Other Word Forms

• well-traveled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of traveled¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; travel, -ed ²

Example Sentences

They connected her to a clinic in Maryland, and she traveled by herself to obtain the abortion the same week of her scheduled appointment in South Carolina.

From Salon

“My question was: How far along our human path, which has led to hatred and evil and full-scale war, have chimpanzees traveled?”

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this year, Josephine joined delegations of unionized California healthcare workers who traveled to Washington with the aim of pressing lawmakers to oppose spending cuts.

From Los Angeles Times

“Coming to Los Angeles, you’ve got to be kidding me. A big city like this?” said Russell, who had rarely traveled more than 30 miles from Pittsburg before signing with the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times

They and others traveled to Italy to further develop the city’s ties with the organization.

From Los Angeles Times

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