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
He said he paid carers for their travel time, and was considering increasing their mileage rate following the Chancellor's announcement to help support workers.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 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
When a laser beam from Earth strikes the mirror and bounces back, the round-trip travel time can be measured with remarkable precision.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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