BON VOYAGE Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

bon voyage

noun

ˌbōⁿ-ˌvȯi-ˈäzh

Definition of bon voyage

as in farewell

an expression of good wishes at parting everyone said their bon voyages as the happy couple left on a cruise for their honeymoon

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Recent Examples of bon voyage Carnival’s brief bon voyages on the other side of the nation include Paradise Collection destinations, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay. — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026 Don’t forget your travel snacks, and bon voyage! — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026 This Mother’s Day, an exceptional bon voyage looks like a chic travel tote. — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 The bon voyage to the month that says goodbye to summer wasn’t all that much cooler. — Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024

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farewell

Noun

Over 44,000 fans swarmed Osbourne’s hometown of Birmingham, England, and watched groups like Metallica, Mastodon, Slayer, and Guns N’ Roses bid a musical farewell to Osbourne in the Villa Park stadium.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2026
The actress bid farewell to the series with the show’s finale in May 2026, after more than 10 years playing Claire Fraser on the Starz series.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of farewell

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