excursions

noun

plural of excursion
1
as in tours
a short trip for pleasure our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state

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2
as in tangents
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 excursions When our small group met for meals each day, the topic of conversation almost always centered on the people who led our excursions. — Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 Other excursions, such as walking tours with knowledgeable local guides and active pursuits like kayaking and snorkeling, are also available—though many guests simply wandered on their own or borrowed snorkeling gear from the ship. — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 Joining Lindblad's crew is an expedition staff of largely Ecuadorian naturalists, scientists, and educators; guides who lead excursions are employed by the Parque Nacional Galápagos. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Guests can also access select Punta Mita amenities and explore the surrounding region through private yacht excursions, off-road adventures, cooking experiences and visits to nearby Sayulita. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Continental Divide excursions, ghost tours, and hot springs experiences were not services the company originally envisioned, yet Roppel adds that customer demand made the opportunity clear. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursions
  1. tours
  2. tangents
  3. travels
  4. outings
  5. expeditions
  6. jaunts
Noun
  • Even so, most visitors can get striking views of the swamp’s remarkable beauty and wildlife from boat routes, hiking paths, biking trails and auto tours in different parts of the swamp.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Wrexham will also stay in Florida for longer than is usual on these tours to take advantage of the excellent training facilities, only flying up to New York the day before the Liverpool match.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of tours
Noun
  • In contrast to this, in regions dominated by shock waves, magnetic fields are orientated at tangents.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2026
  • That's what happens when your star insults moviegoers or goes off on tangents about the characters's sexuality.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of tangents
Noun
  • And while this author might be hung up on the obstacles Odysseus encounters, his travels are not without pleasure and thrill.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The most notable travels were by Faxian and Xuanzang, two Chinese Buddhist monks who undertook arduous journeys to India to learn more about the region and its culture.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
Definition of travels
Noun
  • The rest of the carousel captures carefree family moments in the sun, from beach outings to poolside fun.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Pebble Beach Food & Wine currently hosts 10,000 guests each year, with attendees able to participate in not only culinary events but also beachside cocktail parties, scenic golf outings, and intimate wine cellar experiences.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Definition of outings
Noun
  • His expeditions into the Amazon eventually led him to build a beauty brand around ethically sourced rainforest ingredients and partnerships with Indigenous communities.
    — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
  • Armstrong’s remarks turned out to be our first account of a hazard that would plague all future lunar expeditions.
    — Elijah Tan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 July 2026
Definition of expeditions
Noun
  • The money is enough to fund Starbucks runs and bowling outings and occasional jaunts to the Hamptons with friends.
    — Erika Janes, Curbed, 17 July 2026
  • The others are four-game jaunts in late March and early April.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of jaunts

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