trekking

[trek-ing]

noun

1. the act of traveling or migrating slowly or with difficulty, as through rough or unsettled territory.

   Arduous trekking through the Alleghenies caused their Conestoga wagons to break down again and again.

2. the act of hiking long distances as a recreational activity, especially over rough terrain.

   The three hours of hard trekking over the tough trail is worth it for the splendid view of the valley.

3. the act of making a relatively short but difficult or burdensome trip.

   I moved back into a city apartment because I got tired of all the trekking back and forth and the aggravation of having a house and car.

adjective

1. traveling, migrating, or hiking over rough terrain, or making any other difficult or burdensome trip.

   The overuse of resources by trekking tourists is contributing to environmental harm in Nepal and elsewhere.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trekking¹

First recorded in 1845–50; trek ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun senses; trek ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective sense

Example Sentences

In terms of both their stock and financial performance, the two companies have diverged sharply: Walmart has been trekking consistently upward, while Target is coming off a multiyear losing streak.

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Some went south, trekking across Peru all the way to Chile and Argentina.

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Mr Lamichhane added that they were also coordinating with the trekking agency that had organised their expedition to Dolma Khang to find out more details on the missing.

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Last week, Cyclone Montha triggered heavy rain and snowfall across Nepal, leaving trekkers and tourists stranded on popular Himalayan trekking routes.

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And it isn’t just those with mobility issues—some travelers just have difficulty trekking through long airport corridors with their gear.

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