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
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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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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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Ivette has been wanting to check out the cave as a possible new excursion for her guide service.
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A new interactive map explores the history of presidential jet-setting, tracking the many diplomatic excursions that have been made across the globe, as Greg Miller reports for National Geographic.
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While the couple plans to use its tiny home for excursions like the one this weekend to Pearl Lake, near Beloit, Wisc.
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In late 2016 Disney removed the center from its list of attractions for Cayman shore excursions.
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Includes accommodations, excursions, tips and beverages, including wine and spirits.
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A Sacramento man has been accused of killing two British tourists on a boating excursion from Belize 38 years ago.
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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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