Synonyms of expedition

expedition

noun

ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shən 

as in trip

a going from one place to another usually of some distance

an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trip
• journey
• trek
• excursion
• errand
• voyage
• flight
• tour
• travel(s)
• cruise
• ride
• peregrination
• passage
• outing
• jaunt
• sail
• odyssey
• sortie
• junket
• commute
• pilgrimage
• quest
• commutation
• safari
• hike
• progress
• hop
• drive
• sally
• walk
• grand tour
• walkabout
• tramp
• spin
• slog

Synonym Chooser

How does the noun expedition contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of expedition are dispatch, haste, hurry, and speed. While all these words mean "quickness in movement or action," expedition and dispatch both imply speed and efficiency in handling affairs but expedition stresses ease or efficiency of performance and dispatch stresses promptness in concluding matters.

the case came to trial with expedition

paid bills with dispatch

When might haste be a better fit than expedition?

While the synonyms haste and expedition are close in meaning, haste applies to personal action and implies urgency and precipitancy and often rashness.

marry in haste

When can hurry be used instead of expedition?

Although the words hurry and expedition have much in common, hurry often has a strong suggestion of agitated bustle or confusion.

in the hurry of departure she forgot her toothbrush

When could speed be used to replace expedition?

In some situations, the words speed and expedition are roughly equivalent. However, speed suggests swift efficiency in movement or action.

exercises to increase your reading speed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of expedition

Per the thriller’s logline, Tenzing, encouraged by his wife Dawa (Thinley Lhamo), finds an ally in expedition secretary Jill Henderson (Caitríona Balfe). — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026

The new trailer for the film, which Entertainment Weekly can exclusively debut, emphasizes the spiritual side of Norgay’s expedition, as well as his status as an outsider on the British expedition led by John Hunt (Willem Dafoe). — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Sep. 2026

Or if birdwatching is more up your alley, try one of Silversea’s luxury expeditions exploring the Outer Loop. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026

Luxury operators are moving beyond the traditional game drive with journeys shaped around each guest’s interests, from horseback safaris and river expeditions to helicopter flights over remote wilderness. — Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2026