field trip

as in excursion
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 trip The professor recorded and narrated the field trip so Rogers and others could complete the assignment at Stanley. Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025 There will also be guided field trips of cultural sites. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2025 While the schoolyard is in progress, the school’s environmental specialist and garden coordinator are getting students outside, growing plants and on field trips, while organizing curriculum with an environmental focus. Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025 While school district fundraisers for things like classroom supplies or field trips are common, asking parents and the public for money to pay lawyers is not. Ann Schimke, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for field trip
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excursion
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  • While the original line was built for industry, pleasure excursions resumed 59 years ago, allowing visitors to experience the same scenic route at a more leisurely pace.
    Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2025
  • The ride wound up being one of my favorite excursions during my visit.
    Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Field trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trip. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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