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Definition of excursion
1a : a going out or forth : expeditionb (1) : a usually brief pleasure trip (2) : a trip at special reduced rates
2 : deviation from a direct, definite, or proper course; especially : digression needless excursions into abstruse theory
3 : a movement outward and back or from a mean position or axis; also : the distance traversed : amplitude the excursion of a piston
From the M-W Editors
Examples of excursion in a Sentence
They went on a brief excursion to the coast.
our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state
Recent Examples of excursion from the Web
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But should his and May's chit-chat go forward, or even an excursion to Turnberry, Trump's golf course in Scotland (of course), his staff will have to continue its practice of moving heaven and earth to shield Trump's eyes from the howling masses.
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Honfleur on Normandy’s Atlantic Coast is a favorite port excursion for passengers on Seine River cruises.
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Hof, based in Amsterdam, now travels the world spreading the word, peddling medicinal claims at seminars and guided cold-weather excursions.
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In addition to guided bear safaris and fishing trips, the lodge offers rainforest hikes and kayaking excursions.
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Tourists get to determine what a particular tour was worth, if anything, after the excursion.
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Saturday, Aug. 12: Take a two-hour beer-tasting excursion aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad through Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
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The reason for Frank's excursion is to try to win the support of the country's most powerful men, most of whom are in attendance.
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The 3-liter moves out smartly with 0- to 60-mile-an-hour excursions taking a brief five seconds.
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Origin and Etymology of excursion
Latin excursion-, excursio, from excurrere
EXCURSION Defined for English Language Learners
excursion
playDefinition of excursion for English Language Learners
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: a short trip especially for pleasure
EXCURSION Defined for Kids
excursion
playDefinition of excursion for Students
1 : a brief trip for pleasure
2 : a trip at special reduced rates
Medical Dictionary
excursion
playMedical Definition of excursion
1a: a movement outward and back or from a mean position or axis excursion of the femurb: the distance traversed
2: one complete movement of expansion and contraction of the lungs and their membranes (as in breathing)
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