Definition of Bon voyage

1. Noun. An organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture.

Exact synonyms: Send-off
Generic synonyms: Farewell, Word Of Farewell
Derivative terms: Send Off

Definition of Bon voyage

1. Interjection. Used to wish someone a good journey. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bon Voyage

bombylious
bombyx
bombyxes
bommie
bommies
bon
bon-accord
bon-bon
bon appetit
bon mot
bon mots
bon sao
bon silene
bon ton
bon vivant
bon voyage (current term)
bona
bona fida
bona fide
bona fides
bona peritura
bona roba
bona robas
bona vacantia
bonaccordite
bonaci
bonacis
bonacon
bonacons

Literary usage of Bon voyage

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Education by Project Innovation (Organization) (1909)
"bon voyage MRS. FLORENCE MILKER In the glittering glory of morning My ship sails over the seas ; Its prow cuts the sun-touched billows, And the smoke plumes ..."

2. John L. Stoddard's Lectures: Illustrated and Embellished with Views of the by John Lawson Stoddard (1898)
""In that case," said the King, "I wish you bon voyage." In this way separated (never to meet again) two of the brightest minds in Europe, ..."

3. Putnam's Magazine (1908)
""Monsieur leaves; adieu—au revoir —bon voyage!" The big man and the little woman were standing below the big wheels smiling and waving their hands. ..."

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