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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The royal chatted about her family's first dog during her third outing in Reggio Emilia on Wednesday, capping the first of her two-day trip to the city.
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Mercury’s connection to Jupiter demands a day trip or adventure in your neighborhood.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The traveler initially paid 7,186 euros (roughly $8,500) for an 11-day trip at a 384-room hotel, which boasted multiple pools, relaxation spots and access to a beach, according to a ruling from the Hanover District Court.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
How to Get There Chiricahua National Monument works equally well as a day trip from Tucson or a weekend getaway in southeastern Arizona.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
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Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Mercury’s connection to Jupiter demands a day trip or adventure in your neighborhood.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The traveler initially paid 7,186 euros (roughly $8,500) for an 11-day trip at a 384-room hotel, which boasted multiple pools, relaxation spots and access to a beach, according to a ruling from the Hanover District Court.
—Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
How to Get There Chiricahua National Monument works equally well as a day trip from Tucson or a weekend getaway in southeastern Arizona.
—Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
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“Day trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20trip. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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