Excursion

/ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A short journey or trip, especially one taken for pleasure.

We went on an excursion to the mountains last weekend.

A deviation or digression from a course or topic, often in a discussion or narrative.

The lecture included an interesting excursion into the history of the subject.

A brief trip made by a group of people for leisure, education, or exploration.

The school planned an excursion to the local museum for the students.

From Latin 'excursio', meaning 'a running out', from the verb 'excurrere'.

school excursion

A short trip taken by a group of students, typically for educational purposes.

excursion boat

A boat used for pleasure trips on a body of water.

day excursion

A short trip taken during the day, often returning the same day.

expedition

A journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often involving exploration.

jaunt

A short excursion or journey for pleasure.

field trip

A visit made by students to study something in their environment.

A fun outing with friends or family.

We're planning an excursion to the beach this weekend.

A spontaneous trip without excessive planning.

Let’s just go on an excursion to the mountains right now!