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 Transfers, formalities, excursions, and ground transportation are handled throughout. — Guy Bigiaoui, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026 Cime Aventure leads paddling excursions on the Bonaventure River, one of the clearest in the world, and a highlight on the Gaspésie Tour. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026 After booking your reservation, an on-site concierge will reach out to coordinate classes, excursions, and even expedited VIP airport service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Thanks to that setting, Woodside and Priest can take their troops on learning excursions, a luxury many wildlife rescues don't have, Woodside said. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Most importantly, Quebec’s largest city boasts fantastic accommodations as a homebase between all your excursions. — Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026 Pick your own adventure of dining options, kids clubs, water activities, live shows, a casino, and off-boat excursions. — Alesa Andrew, Parents, 10 Sep. 2026 Addressing one of aviation’s largest risks Runway excursions remain one of aviation’s most prevalent accident risks. — Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursions
  1. tours
  2. tangents
  3. travels
  4. outings
  5. expeditions
  6. jaunts
Noun
  • Since then, over 85 million passengers have been welcomed aboard its numerous cruise experiences, which range from holiday lights tours to summer sunset experiences.
    — ElleAnna Revell, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Boldface names were offered tours of the oasis of AlUla and its vast sandstone canyons.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of tours
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
  • In contrast to this, in regions dominated by shock waves, magnetic fields are orientated at tangents.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of tangents
Noun
  • Looking for additional ways to stay safe during your travels?
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Venus and Mercury’s dual retrogrades through Scorpio are brewing a perfect storm of kismet for your travels.
    — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of travels
Noun
  • Popular outings include leisurely walks through Central Park or along the High Line, catching a Broadway show, taking in skyline views from a rooftop bar, or exploring the waterfront.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The Mandarin Lounge, located just steps from the main lobby, is a warm and inviting place to relax between outings, with a cozy fireplace and afternoon tea on offer seasonally too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of outings
Noun
  • The ice inside these eternally dark craters could be used to supply water, air, and rocket fuel for a Moon base, supporting a permanent settlement and providing a springboard for future expeditions to Mars.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Ssebayiga and his team of Deaf guides lead expeditions like gorilla treks through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, rhino-tracking safaris at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and chimpanzee-watching in Kibale Forest National Park.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of expeditions
Noun
  • The Asics Gel-SlowCush prioritizes comfort while being recommended for recovery runs, low-intensity training or merely chill jaunts.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But the 408-foot-tall (124-meter-tall) vehicle's first 13 jaunts were all suborbital, so Flight 14 will be a landmark.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
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