travelogue

noun

trav·​el·​ogue ˈtra-və-ˌlȯg How to pronounce travelogue (audio)
-ˌläg
variants or travelog
1
: a piece of writing about travel
2
: a talk or lecture on travel usually accompanied by a film or slides
3
: a narrated motion picture about travel

Examples of travelogue in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Intended to showcase Malaysia’s rich cultural tapestry and breathtaking landscapes, the show takes the form of travelogues through Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sabah and Sarawak. Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 May 2024 Somerset Maugham wrote The Gentleman in the Parlour, his Asian travelogue, here, and Graham Greene penned The Quiet American in the hotel while on assignment from Paris Match. Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for travelogue 

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Word History

Etymology

travel + -logue

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of travelogue was in 1892

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Cite this Entry

“Travelogue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/travelogue. Accessed 30 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

travelogue

noun
trav·​el·​ogue
variants or travelog
1
: an illustrated lecture or film about travel
2
: a piece of writing about travel

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