excursion

noun

ik-ˈskər-zhən How to pronounce excursion (audio)
Definition of excursionnext
1
as in tour
a short trip for pleasure our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state

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2
as in tangent
a departure from the subject under consideration the professor's frequent and sometimes far-ranging excursions in his lectures are the stuff of campus legend

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Recent Examples of excursion There were plenty of options, from excursions and cultural experiences to restaurants and time by the pool or beach, but none felt like obligations. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026 His video of Wilbur has gained thousands of views and comments from people reacting to the excursion. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Savvy hikers carry at least 2 to 3 liters of aqua per person for front-country hikes, and 4 or more for backcountry excursions. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 Prices are more inclusive, so guests don’t feel nickel-and-dimed over Wi-Fi, beverages, and even shore excursions. — Erica Silverstein, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for excursion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursion
  1. tour
  2. tangent
  3. jaunt
  4. expedition
  5. outing
Noun
  • Visitors can also extend their trip with tours of the Lebanon Silver Mine or gold-panning experiences.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The incredibly accomplished artist recently went viral with a photo dump from tour, and she's now done it again.
    — David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of tour
Noun
  • Its loose structure allows for a wealth of tangents, touching on everything from whether HBO shows have the right amount of nudity to the hosts’ personal lives.
    — Daniel Strauss, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The realization inspired Shapiro’s team to go off on a tangent, mapping the flow of oxygen to coral tissues via cilia.
    — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tangent
Noun
  • Fans can expect to see the rockers continue their jaunt in the United States with dates lined up for Nevada, Michigan, and Texas.
    — Paris Close, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • One of the most unexpectedly fun elements of the show is its London literary world backdrop, including a jaunt to the Frankfurt Book Fair.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • The recommendation comes as Greenland continues to attract both expedition vessels and larger passenger ships during the summer cruise season, according to Cruise Industry News.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There are dozens of ships, operators and itineraries, from small, adventurous expedition vessels to larger ships offering comfort and luxury.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of expedition
Noun
  • During pre-production, the group drank margaritas in Elassal’s hotel room, went on weekend outings to hockey games, even shared their biggest secrets.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
  • At the start of each summer season, the mayor takes an inaugural swim at a local beach, though Tom’s outing gets spooky when a potentially supernatural being scratches him out in the water.
    — Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of outing

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“Excursion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursion. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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