Tramping

Pronunciation: /ˈtræmpɪŋ/

Definitions of tramping

noun the act of walking long distances on foot, especially for pleasure or exercise

Example Sentences

A1 I enjoy tramping through the forest on weekends.

A2 Tramping is a popular outdoor activity in New Zealand.

B1 She went tramping in the mountains and saw some amazing views.

B2 Tramping can be a challenging but rewarding experience for hikers.

C1 The group of experienced trampers set off on a week-long tramping expedition.

C2 Tramping through rugged terrain requires careful planning and preparation.

Examples of tramping in a Sentence

formal The group went tramping through the forest to study the local wildlife.

informal We had a great time tramping around the countryside on our weekend getaway.

slang Let's go tramping in the mountains this weekend, it'll be epic!

figurative His heart felt like it was tramping on broken glass after the breakup.

Grammatical Forms of tramping

• past tense: tramped
• plural: trampers
• comparative: more tramping
• superlative: most tramping
• present tense: tramp
• future tense: will tramp
• perfect tense: have tramped
• continuous tense: is tramping
• singular: tramper
• positive degree: tramping
• infinitive: to tramp
• gerund: tramping
• participle: tramping

Origin and Evolution of tramping

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'tramping' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'trampen' which means to walk heavily or stomp around.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tramping' has evolved to also refer to hiking or long-distance walking, often associated with backpacking or exploring on foot.