day trip

noun

: a journey in which a person goes to visit a place and then returns home on the same day

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Families could easily turn the visit into a two-day trip thanks to the center’s Wild Walk, indoor exhibits, nature play areas, and hands-on activities. Lisa Greissinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026 Easily my favorite activity during my four-day trip was biking around the Nørrebro and Vesterbro neighborhoods. Yerin Kim, InStyle, 27 July 2026 Looking for an easy day trip that feels like a complete escape? Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 Learning how to plan a game day trip also means looking at the schedule for theme nights, giveaways, fireworks and jersey promotions. Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for day trip

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“Day trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20trip. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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