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

The family has long embraced an adventurous lifestyle, frequently sharing glimpses of outdoor excursions from their home in Australia and while traveling abroad. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Rather than pick from a menu of preset land excursions, vacationers are encouraged to meet with a concierge to tailor their itineraries. — Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026

Tagging the Globetrotting travel company, the Fast Five actress shared a carousel of highlights from the safari, including photos of elephants in the wild, horseback riding excursions, and a cheetah darting into a tree—as well as her mini-me. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 July 2026

The itinerary is carefully planned with excursions to villages such as Eygalières and Ménerbes, local artisan producers and the best eateries, including the famous Le Bistrot du Paradou. — Xandie Nutting, TheWeek, 28 July 2026

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