Trip

/trɪp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A journey or voyage.

We took a trip to the mountains last summer.

An act or instance of tripping.

He took a trip and fell over the sidewalk.

An experience, especially one that is enjoyable or interesting.

Her trip to Europe changed her perspective on life.

verb

To stumble or fall as a result of hitting one's foot against something.

She tripped over the cat while trying to catch her balance.

To cause someone to stumble or fall.

He tripped his friend as a joke during the game.

To activate a device or a system.

The fire alarm tripped due to the smoke from the kitchen.

Middle English trippen, of unknown origin.

go on a trip

to travel for leisure

trip down memory lane

to reminisce about past experiences

trip the light fantastic

to dance lightly and gracefully

journey

an act of traveling from one place to another

excursion

a short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity

stumble

to trip or lose one's balance while walking or running

A surreal experience often associated with drug use.

That concert was such a trip!

To be surprised or shocked by something.

I'm tripping over how good this food is!