Travel vocabulary

#321

express train

Noun

Example sentences

1. The express train reaches the city in two hours.
2. We paid extra for the express train.
3. The express train stops only at major stations.

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#322

local train

Noun

Example sentences

1. The local train stops at every small station.
2. We used a local train to visit the village.
3. The local train was slower but cheaper.

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#323

change trains

Verb

Example sentences

1. We need to change trains at Central Station.
2. There is only ten minutes to change trains.
3. A staff member showed us where to change trains.

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#324

terminus

Noun

Example sentences

1. Everyone left the train at the terminus.
2. The airport is the final terminus of this line.
3. We stayed on the bus until the terminus.

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#325

ticket inspector

Noun

Example sentences

1. The ticket inspector checked our passes.
2. Show your ticket when the ticket inspector arrives.
3. The ticket inspector helped us find the correct coach.

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#326

ship

Noun

Example sentences

1. The ship carried passengers across the sea.
2. We watched the ship leave the harbor.
3. The ship had restaurants, shops, and cabins.

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#327

boat

Noun

Example sentences

1. We rented a small boat for the afternoon.
2. The boat moved slowly along the river.
3. Everyone wore a life jacket on the boat.

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#328

cruise

Noun

Example sentences

1. They went on a seven-day cruise in the Mediterranean.
2. The cruise included meals and evening shows.
3. We visited four islands during the cruise.

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#329

cruise ship

Noun

Example sentences

1. The cruise ship arrived early in the morning.
2. Our cruise ship had three swimming pools.
3. Thousands of passengers boarded the cruise ship.

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#330

port

Noun

Example sentences

1. The ship stayed in port for one day.
2. We walked from the port to the old town.
3. The port was busy with ferries and fishing boats.

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#331

harbor

Noun

Example sentences

1. Small boats filled the quiet harbor.
2. We ate dinner beside the harbor.
3. The ship entered the harbor after sunset.

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#332

dock

Noun

Example sentences

1. The ferry was waiting at the dock.
2. Workers loaded supplies onto the ship at the dock.
3. Meet us near Dock 3 at noon.

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#333

pier

Noun

Example sentences

1. We walked to the end of the pier.
2. The tour boat leaves from the main pier.
3. People were fishing from the wooden pier.

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#334

deck

Noun

Example sentences

1. We stood on the deck to watch the sunset.
2. The deck became slippery after the rain.
3. Breakfast was served on the upper deck.

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#335

cabin steward

Noun

Example sentences

1. Our cabin steward brought clean towels every day.
2. The cabin steward explained the safety information.
3. We thanked the cabin steward for the excellent service.

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#336

gangway

Noun

Example sentences

1. Passengers crossed the gangway to enter the ship.
2. The gangway was removed before sailing.
3. Please hold the rail while walking on the gangway.

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#337

embark

Verb

Example sentences

1. We will embark at 4:00 p.m.
2. Passengers must show their documents before they embark.
3. We embarked on the ship after a short security check.

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#338

disembark

Verb

Example sentences

1. We will disembark after breakfast.
2. Wait for your group number before you disembark.
3. Passengers disembarked at the port in an orderly way.

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#339

sailing

Noun

Example sentences

1. The evening sailing was canceled because of strong winds.
2. We booked the first sailing of the day.
3. The sailing across the channel took ninety minutes.

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#340

shore excursion

Noun

Example sentences

1. We joined a shore excursion to an ancient city.
2. The shore excursion returned before the ship departed.
3. You can book a shore excursion at the tour desk.

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