hike
/haɪk/noun
A long walk taken for exercise or enjoyment, often in the countryside.
Example sentence
- “We went on a five-mile hike through the forest on Saturday.”
Also common in 'price hike' or 'tax hike', meaning a sharp increase.
Related words
nomadA person belonging to a group that moves from place to place with their animals instead of settling in one home.trekA long, hard journey, often made on foot.expatSomeone living for a time in a country that is not their own, often for work, training, or study.safariA journey into wild country, especially in Africa, to watch, photograph, or hunt animals in their natural habitat.migrateTo move from one area to another at regular times, often with the changing seasons.resortA place people visit for holidays and relaxation, usually offering hotels, entertainment, and leisure facilities.