field trips

plural of field trip
as in excursions
a trip to a place (such as a museum or zoo) that is made by students to learn about something We took a class field trip to the power plant.

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Recent Examples of field trips This includes classroom activities, virtual and in-person field trips, and first-time experiences in public lands for students within communities who’ve historically lacked access. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025 Afterward, in-person visits were limited mainly to student field trips made by the Detroit Public Schools. Scott Talley, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025 The program provides specialized advising, workshops and campus field trips to help students successfully transfer to a four-year institution and earn their teaching credential. Jenelyn Russo, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025 One of his field trips while staying at Pine Needles was to Allemansrätt Park in Lindstrom, Minn. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 14 Sep. 2025 The North Lawndale group lined up almost two dozen high-profile partners, from the city’s science museum to universities, to help with teacher training, field trips and other services. Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025 Participate in field trips, become part of the community, and more. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025 The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center hosts educational field trips for kids. Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025 White House field trips are a long-standing tradition for students, families, and visitors. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Docked for the day, guests can stroll white-sand beaches, swim with sea life, book excursions, and explore private islands with waterparks and activities.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The prices include all excursions, meals, and drinks.
    Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Now visits take place at the adoption agency, with a social worker’s support, Jim said, and always go smoothly.
    Nicole Chung, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Of the 17,535 visits made to Maine Family Planning’s 18 health centers and mobile medical unit in 2024, 13% were for primary care services, Hill said.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Field trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trips. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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