🧳 TOEIC – travel, hotels, events, manufacturing · Vocabulary by Exam · 106 words

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itinerary /aɪˈtɪnərəri/ n	a detailed plan of a journey, including places and times Your travel agent will email you a copy of the itinerary.
layover /ˈleɪəʊvə/ n	a short stay somewhere between two parts of a journey, especially by plane We have a three-hour layover in Dubai before flying on to Hanoi.
boarding pass /ˈbɔːdɪŋ pɑːs/ n	a card that a passenger must show before getting on a plane or ship Please have your boarding pass and passport ready at the gate.
check in /ˌtʃek ˈɪn/ phr v	to go to a desk at an airport or hotel to say you have arrived Passengers should check in at least two hours before an international flight.
check out /ˌtʃek ˈaʊt/ phr v	to pay your bill and leave a hotel Guests must check out by eleven o'clock.
reservation /ˌrezəˈveɪʃn/ n	an arrangement to keep a room, seat or table for someone I'd like to make a reservation for two nights starting on Friday.
confirmation number /ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃn ˌnʌmbə/ n	a number given to prove that a booking has been made Please quote your confirmation number when you contact the hotel.
fare /feə/ n	the money you pay to travel by bus, train, plane or taxi Bus fares will increase by ten cents from next month.
one-way /ˌwʌn ˈweɪ/ adj	(of a ticket) for travel to a place but not back again A one-way ticket to Osaka costs almost as much as a return.
carry-on /ˈkæri ɒn/ adj	(of a bag) small enough to take onto a plane with you Each passenger is allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item.
overhead compartment /ˌəʊvəhed kəmˈpɑːtmənt/ n	a storage space above the seats on a plane Please place larger items in the overhead compartment.
delay /dɪˈleɪ/ n	a period of time when someone or something has to wait longer than expected Due to fog, all morning flights face delays of up to two hours.
cancellation /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃn/ n	a decision that a planned event or booking will not take place Cancellations made within 24 hours of arrival will be charged in full.
postpone /pəˈspəʊn/ v	to arrange for an event to happen at a later time The product launch has been postponed until the autumn.
board /bɔːd/ v	to get on a plane, ship, train or bus Passengers in rows 20 to 35 may now board the aircraft.
terminal /ˈtɜːmɪnl/ n	a building where passengers arrive at and leave an airport or station International flights depart from Terminal 2.
customs /ˈkʌstəmz/ n	the place at a border where officials check goods brought into a country It took nearly an hour to get through customs.
passport control /ˈpɑːspɔːt kənˌtrəʊl/ n	the place where officials check your passport when you enter or leave a country There were long queues at passport control this morning.
visa /ˈviːzə/ n	an official mark in a passport that allows you to enter a country Visitors from some countries need a business visa to attend the conference.
jet lag /ˈdʒet læɡ/ n	tiredness felt after a long flight across different time zones I arrived a day early to recover from jet lag before the meeting.
travel agency /ˈtrævl ˌeɪdʒənsi/ n	a business that arranges travel and holidays for people Our company books all business trips through one travel agency.
package tour /ˈpækɪdʒ tʊə/ n	a holiday at a fixed price that includes travel, hotel and sometimes meals The package tour includes flights, hotels and a guided visit to the old town.
excursion /ɪkˈskɜːʃn/ n	a short trip made for pleasure, often as part of a longer holiday Conference delegates can join an optional excursion to the vineyards.
sightseeing /ˈsaɪtsiːɪŋ/ n	visiting famous or interesting places as a tourist We have a free afternoon for sightseeing before the gala dinner.
destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ n	the place someone or something is going to The island has become a popular destination for business conferences.
airport transfer /ˈeəpɔːt ˌtrænsfɜː/ n	transport arranged to take travellers between the airport and their hotel The room rate includes a free airport transfer.
rental car /ˈrentl kɑː/ n	a car that you pay to use for a short time Return the rental car with a full tank to avoid extra charges.
commute /kəˈmjuːt/ v	to travel regularly between home and work Many staff commute by train from the suburbs.
timetable /ˈtaɪmteɪbl/ n	a list showing the times at which buses or trains arrive and leave Check the timetable — the last train leaves at 11:40.
platform /ˈplætfɔːm/ n	the raised area beside the track at a station where passengers get on and off The express to Manchester will depart from platform 4.
vacancy /ˈveɪkənsi/ n	a room available in a hotel, or a job that has not been filled Sorry, we have no vacancies for the weekend of the festival.
front desk /ˌfrʌnt ˈdesk/ n	the desk at the entrance of a hotel where guests check in Please leave your key at the front desk when you go out.
concierge /ˈkɒnsieəʒ/ n	a hotel employee who helps guests book tours, taxis and restaurants The concierge recommended a seafood restaurant near the harbour.
complimentary /ˌkɒmplɪˈmentri/ adj	given free, especially by a hotel or business All guests enjoy a complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi.
amenities /əˈmiːnətiz/ n	features that make a place comfortable or convenient, such as a pool or gym The hotel's amenities include a spa, a rooftop pool and a business centre.
room service /ˈruːm ˌsɜːvɪs/ n	a hotel service that brings food and drink to guests' rooms Room service is available twenty-four hours a day.
housekeeping /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/ n	the hotel department that cleans rooms and provides fresh towels Please call housekeeping if you need extra pillows.
suite /swiːt/ n	a set of connected rooms in a hotel The chief executive is staying in the presidential suite.
occupancy /ˈɒkjəpənsi/ n	the number of rooms or seats being used, or the rate of use Hotel occupancy reaches nearly 100 per cent during the trade fair.
hospitality /ˌhɒspɪˈtæləti/ n	the business of providing food, drink and accommodation, or friendly treatment of guests She has fifteen years of experience in the hospitality industry.
lodging /ˈlɒdʒɪŋ/ n	a place to stay, especially for a short time The fee covers lodging, meals and local transport.
wake-up call /ˈweɪk ʌp kɔːl/ n	a telephone call a hotel makes to wake a guest at a requested time Could I have a wake-up call at six tomorrow morning?
fully booked /ˌfʊli ˈbʊkt/ adj	having no places, rooms or tables left The restaurant is fully booked on Saturday, but we have a table on Sunday.
cater /ˈkeɪtə/ v	to provide food and drinks for an event A local firm will cater the awards dinner for 300 guests.
catering /ˈkeɪtərɪŋ/ n	the work of providing food and drinks for meetings or social events The catering for the conference includes vegetarian options.
buffet /ˈbʊfeɪ/ n	a meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes A hot buffet lunch will be served in the main hall.
banquet /ˈbæŋkwɪt/ n	a large formal meal for many people, often to celebrate something The closing banquet will be held in the hotel ballroom.
dietary requirements /ˌdaɪətəri rɪˈkwaɪəmənts/ n	needs relating to what a person can or cannot eat Please tell us about any dietary requirements when you register.
diner /ˈdaɪnə/ n	a person eating in a restaurant The new menu has been popular with diners.
gratuity /ɡrəˈtjuːəti/ n	money given to someone who has provided a service, in addition to the normal charge A fifteen per cent gratuity is added to bills for groups of eight or more.
valet parking /ˈvæleɪ ˌpɑːkɪŋ/ n	a service in which staff park and return guests' cars Valet parking is available at the main entrance for a small fee.
venue /ˈvenjuː/ n	the place where an event or meeting happens The venue for this year's conference has not yet been announced.
attendee /əˌtenˈdiː/ n	a person who is present at an event All attendees will receive a printed programme on arrival.
registration /ˌredʒɪˈstreɪʃn/ n	the act of officially recording your name to attend an event Registration closes on 15 May, so sign up soon.
trade show /ˈtreɪd ʃəʊ/ n	a large event where companies show and sell their products to other businesses We will launch the new model at the trade show in Frankfurt.
exhibition /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃn/ n	a public show of objects such as art or products The exhibition of modern office design runs until the end of June.
exhibitor /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtə/ n	a person or company that shows products at an exhibition Exhibitors may begin setting up their stands at 7 a.m.
booth /buːð/ n	a small enclosed area at an event where a company displays its products Visit our booth near the main entrance for a free demonstration.
convention /kənˈvenʃn/ n	a large formal meeting of people from a particular profession or organisation Over 5,000 dentists attended the national convention in Chicago.
reception /rɪˈsepʃn/ n	a formal party to welcome someone or celebrate something A drinks reception will be held after the opening ceremony.
RSVP /ˌɑːr es viː ˈpiː/ v	to reply to an invitation, saying whether you will attend Please RSVP by Friday so we can confirm numbers with the caterer.
host /həʊst/ v	to organise an event and receive the guests Our Seoul office will host the regional sales meeting this year.
organiser /ˈɔːɡənaɪzə/ n	a person or group that arranges an event The organisers have added an extra session due to high demand.
sponsor /ˈspɒnsə/ n	a company that pays for an event, usually in return for advertising The festival's main sponsor is a local telecommunications company.
panel discussion /ˌpænl dɪˈskʌʃn/ n	a public discussion by a group of experts on a particular topic The day ends with a panel discussion on the future of retail.
presenter /prɪˈzentə/ n	a person who gives a talk or presentation Each presenter will have twenty minutes followed by questions.
projector /prəˈdʒektə/ n	a machine that shows images or slides on a screen The projector in Room B isn't working, so we've moved to Room C.
seating capacity /ˈsiːtɪŋ kəˌpæsəti/ n	the number of people that a room or building can seat The auditorium has a seating capacity of 800.
ticket holder /ˈtɪkɪt ˌhəʊldə/ n	a person who has bought a ticket for an event Ticket holders may enter through Gate A from 6 p.m.
early-bird /ˈɜːli bɜːd/ adj	offered at a lower price to people who book or buy early Early-bird registration ends on 31 March.
name tag /ˈneɪm tæɡ/ n	a small badge showing a person's name, worn at events Please collect your name tag at the registration desk.
networking /ˈnetwɜːkɪŋ/ n	meeting other people to exchange information and develop business contacts The evening reception is a great opportunity for networking.
award ceremony /əˈwɔːd ˌserəməni/ n	a formal event at which prizes are presented The award ceremony will honour employees with outstanding service.
anniversary /ˌænɪˈvɜːsəri/ n	a date on which something happened in a previous year The company will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a party for all staff.
gala /ˈɡɑːlə/ n	a special public celebration or performance, often to raise money Tickets for the charity gala sold out within a week.
assembly line /əˈsembli laɪn/ n	a line of workers and machines that put a product together step by step The new assembly line can produce 400 cars a day.
assemble /əˈsembl/ v	to fit the parts of something together The desks are delivered flat and are easy to assemble.
manufacture /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃə/ v	to make goods in large quantities using machines The factory manufactures parts for medical equipment.
manufacturer /ˌmænjuˈfæktʃərə/ n	a company that makes goods in large quantities Contact the manufacturer directly for warranty repairs.
plant /plɑːnt/ n	a factory or place where power or goods are produced The company plans to open a second plant in Vietnam.
facility /fəˈsɪləti/ n	a building or place used for a particular purpose The new research facility will employ 200 scientists.
machinery /məˈʃiːnəri/ n	machines as a group, especially large ones Only trained staff are allowed to operate heavy machinery.
quality control /ˌkwɒləti kənˈtrəʊl/ n	the checking of products to make sure they meet the required standard Every item passes through quality control before it is packed.
defect /ˈdiːfekt/ n	a fault in something that means it is not perfect Inspectors found a defect in the wiring of several units.
defective /dɪˈfektɪv/ adj	having a fault and not working properly Defective products can be returned for a full refund.
inspection /ɪnˈspekʃn/ n	an official visit or careful check to make sure rules and standards are met The factory passed its annual safety inspection.
output /ˈaʊtpʊt/ n	the amount of goods produced by a person, machine or factory Output increased by twelve per cent after the new machines were installed.
raw materials /ˌrɔː məˈtɪəriəlz/ n	basic materials such as wood or cotton used to make products Rising prices of raw materials have pushed up production costs.
component /kəmˈpəʊnənt/ n	one of the parts that make up a machine or system Most of the electronic components are imported from Korea.
prototype /ˈprəʊtətaɪp/ n	the first model of a product, from which later versions are developed Engineers are testing a prototype of the new vacuum cleaner.
automate /ˈɔːtəmeɪt/ v	to use machines or computers to do work previously done by people The warehouse has automated most of its packing process.
warehouse /ˈweəhaʊs/ n	a large building used for storing goods before they are sold or delivered Orders are shipped from our warehouse within 48 hours.
forklift /ˈfɔːklɪft/ n	a small vehicle with two metal bars at the front for lifting heavy goods Only certified drivers may operate the forklift.
conveyor belt /kənˈveɪə belt/ n	a continuous moving band that carries objects from one place to another Packages move along a conveyor belt to the sorting area.
safety regulations /ˈseɪfti ˌreɡjuleɪʃnz/ n	official rules designed to prevent accidents and injury All visitors must follow safety regulations on the factory floor.
protective gear /prəˈtektɪv ɡɪə/ n	clothing and equipment such as helmets and gloves worn to prevent injury Protective gear must be worn at all times in the production area.
maintenance /ˈmeɪntənəns/ n	the work of keeping a machine or building in good condition Line 3 will be shut down on Monday for routine maintenance.
malfunction /mælˈfʌŋkʃn/ n	a failure of a machine or system to work correctly A malfunction in the cooling system stopped production for two hours.
shut down /ˌʃʌt ˈdaʊn/ phr v	to stop a machine or business from operating The plant will shut down for two weeks over the summer.
product recall /ˈprɒdʌkt ˌriːkɔːl/ n	a request by a company for customers to return a faulty or unsafe product The product recall affects about 10,000 heaters sold last winter.
specifications /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃnz/ n	detailed descriptions of how something should be designed or made The parts were made exactly to the customer's specifications.
durable /ˈdjʊərəbl/ adj	able to last a long time without breaking The cases are made from a lightweight but durable plastic.
logistics /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/ n	the planning and organisation needed to move goods or people A third-party company handles our logistics in Europe.
freight /freɪt/ n	goods carried by ship, plane, train or lorry, or the cost of sending them Air freight is faster but much more expensive than sea freight.
lead time /ˈliːd taɪm/ n	the time between placing an order and receiving the goods Custom orders have a lead time of six to eight weeks.
batch /bætʃ/ n	a quantity of goods produced or handled at the same time Each batch is tested before it leaves the factory.