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

The initial design sparked two larger concepts, with Pastrovich responding to a growing demand for stylish yet sturdy expedition ships capable of cruising to remote destinations such as Antarctica, Patagonia, Greenland, and the Arctic. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 22 July 2026

Zinzindohoué says future expeditions—including direct coral sampling and broader seafloor surveys of the west African coast—will be needed to determine the reef's full extent and to reconstruct its history. — Sanidhya Sharma, Scientific American, 22 July 2026

In the afternoon, watch a documentary about the American Museum of Natural History’s expeditions to Mongolia in the 1920s before visiting the Flaming Cliffs, one of the world’s most significant paleontological sites. — Undraa Buyannemekh, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

The research team traveled to the remote site by float plane in 2025 and encountered rugged terrain that made the expedition especially challenging. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 July 2026