field trip
noun
: a visit (as to a factory, farm, or museum) made (as by students and a teacher) for purposes of firsthand observation
Examples of field trip in a Sentence
We took a class field trip to the power plant.
We went on a field trip.
Recent Examples on the Web
The mother of a teen left on a school bus after a field trip wants teachers and principals disciplined for their roles.
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Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Students have taken field trips to libraries and have earned rewards and prizes for independent reading.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 13 Dec. 2025
Denver Kids is about empowering students, helping them with everything from basic essentials, like a month of groceries, to improving their attendance by identifying their passion in school or a potential job through career exploration field trips.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
The panel should address equity concerns related to opportunities like field trips or extracurriculars, where money and transportation can pose barriers.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
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Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
Students have taken field trips to libraries and have earned rewards and prizes for independent reading.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 13 Dec. 2025
Denver Kids is about empowering students, helping them with everything from basic essentials, like a month of groceries, to improving their attendance by identifying their passion in school or a potential job through career exploration field trips.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
The panel should address equity concerns related to opportunities like field trips or extracurriculars, where money and transportation can pose barriers.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for field trip
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“Field trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/field%20trip. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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