trekking
Americannoun
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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.
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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.
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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
Etymology
Origin of trekking
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
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Isak Andic, the founder of fashion chain Mango, died in late 2024 after falling more than 300 feet into a gorge while out trekking with his son in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Choosin’ to stay home instead of trekking out to Indio for this weekend’s Stagecoach festival?
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
"There has been a slight decrease due to the impact of flights, but mountaineering has not been affected as much as trekking," said Dambar Parajuli, president of the Expedition Operators' Association.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
The acclaimed wildlife cameraman and photographer Doug Allan has died while trekking in Nepal.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
It had been established in 1973 after four members of a single Japanese trekking group succumbed to the altitude and died in the vicinity.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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