Synonyms of excursion

excursion

noun

ik-ˈskər-zhən 

1

as in tour

a short trip for pleasure

our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tour
• jaunt
• expedition
• outing
• travel(s)
• sortie
• junket
• journey
• detour
• voyage
• walk
• odyssey
• ramble
• spin
• sally
• hike
• trek
• sashay
• safari
• pilgrimage
• peregrination
• circuit

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tangent
• digression
• aside
• excursus
• divagation
• parenthesis
• rambling
• diffuseness
• circularity
• prolixity
• verbosity
• wordiness
• windiness
• circumlocution
• circuitousness

Example Sentences

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

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