safari

noun

sa·​fa·​ri sə-ˈfär-ē How to pronounce safari (audio)
-ˈfa-rē
1
: the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
also : such a hunting expedition
2
: journey, expedition
an arctic safari
safari intransitive verb

Examples of safari in a Sentence

He went on a safari in Africa last year. a group of hunters on safari
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That came in handy during my South African safari when the open-top vehicle would frequently brush against thorny trees, leaving my coat vulnerable to scrapes. Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024 To the Amalfi Coast for my 25th anniversary, Bermuda for spring break, Paris with my 21 year old daughter to see Taylor Swift and a safari in Kenya with the family. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 How to plan a bear safari in Alaska originally appeared on FamilyVacationist.com. Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024 Their adventure began with a visit to a monumental Kenyan safari. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for safari 

Word History

Etymology

Swahili, journey, from Arabic safarī of a journey

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of safari was in 1859

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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

safari

noun
sa·​fa·​ri sə-ˈfär-ē How to pronounce safari (audio)
-ˈfar-
: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa

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