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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Upcoming trips, which cost around $20,000 per person, include a four-day trip to Venice in September, where guests will stay in the five-star Gritti Palace, tour the Biennale with Sotheby’s managing director for Italy, and visit museums after hours. George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026 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 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 18 Aug. 2026.

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