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 field trips will begin in the fall. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026 Gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise. Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026 To make up for the deficit, the district plans to cut staffing, including up to 90 fulltime teachers, along with field trips and professional development, among other things. Ali Bauman, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026 John and Noah were homeschooled by Andrea, who taught them to read and do math, and occasionally took them on field trips, per Rusty. Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 Throughout the 1970s, Von Däniken undertook countless field trips to Egypt, India, and above all, Latin America, whose ancient cultures held a particular fascination for the amateur archaeologist. Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026 In 2017, she was featured by The Mercury News for her work with the Youth Science Institute and its camps and field trips for grade-school children. Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026 As Jon got older, the entire family took evening field trips to the gym at Sparkman High School, where Manuel had been hired as principal. Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Dec. 2025 Notably, one resident, affectionately named Beach Donkey, received treatment for foot dermatitis and trained to wear her custom shoes during fun field trips around the aquarium. Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for field trips
Noun
  • Both offer public fishing excursions and private charters, cruising near the shore or heading out to the open ocean for deep-sea fishing.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Shimko documented the excursions through videos, from his own solo paddles to the group trips to Catalina.
    Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Years of steadily climbing coffee prices have some in this country of coffee lovers upending their habits by nixing café visits, switching to cheaper brews or foregoing it altogether.
    Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Those regular salon visits surely add up, so there's nothing like getting crafty to take some pressure off your wallet.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

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

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