field trips

Definition of field tripsnext
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 The center is also set to host field trips. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 Its calendar lists events including school field trips and u-pick citrus and blueberry seasons. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026 Weekly gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise. Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 4 Mar. 2026 In addition to birthday parties, Potter’s Haven regularly hosts bridal showers, baby showers, team-building events for businesses and field trips. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026 Then there were the seven or eight field trips to the Diamondbacks’ Chase Field with Borzello to watch the game from behind home plate with the rest of the scouts. Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026 Frequent volunteer for classroom help and field trips. Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026 This is a popular destination for school field trips. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Another part establishes boundaries for field trips or overnighters. Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Noun
  • Playful times with kids, the arts, sports and opportunities for vacations or fun excursions are all excellent choices!
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Many travelers are embracing the trend simply by participating in recreational races, hiking adventures, or active excursions while on vacation.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Undocumented immigrants were among those gaining coverage, which provided access to regular doctor visits and preventative care .
    Andrew Graham March 9, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Clinical visits, gasoline, transportation, and food, some as costly takeout meals purchased outside of regular grocery budgets, can adversely impact family finances.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Field trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trips. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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