incursion

noun

in·​cur·​sion in-ˈkər-zhən 

1

: a hostile entrance into a territory : raid

2

: an entering in or into (something, such as an activity or undertaking)

his only incursion into the arts

Synonyms

• invasion
• raid

Examples of incursion in a Sentence

an incursion into enemy airspace

there were incursions from the border every summer

Recent Examples on the Web

Moscow cut all gas transit through Ukraine to Europe several times before its initial 2014 incursion and shut off gas supplies to Bulgaria in 2022 and Moldova in early 2025. —Daniel S. Hamilton, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2025

An Israeli incursion into Deir al-Balah could either increase the pressure on Hamas to make a deal on Israel’s terms or push the group further away from the process. —Daniel Depetris, Twin Cities, 28 July 2025

To counter their incursion, Cowen recommends Louis Vuitton invest in innovation and improved quality at the brand’s lower price points, which start at in the low $2,000s. —Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025

The incursion comes a day after the Israeli military reportedly killed dozens of Palestinians seeking food. —J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 22 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin incursion-, incursio, from incurrere

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for incursion

• aspersion
• aversion
• conversion
• dispersion
• diversion
• eversion
• excursion
• immersion
• inversion
• perversion
• recursion
• reversion

Kids Definition

incursion

noun

in·​cur·​sion in-ˈkər-zhən 

: a sudden usually temporary invasion : raid