field trip

Definition of field tripnext
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 picture is much different when Code Pink describes China, where the group has taken multiple field trips. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026 E’Mari, a Springfield middle school student, was among more than 800 students from numerous districts attending end of school year field trips at the resort, which frequently hosts such events for schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026 Bezos Academy covers operating expenses, educational materials, meals, books, field trips, and classroom supplies, so families pay nothing. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 The longtime 305 fave also doubled as an event space, including for birthday parties, field trips, class reunions and corporate retreats. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for field trip
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excursion
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  • For a bit of an over-the-top perk, the concierge is able to arrange helicopter services to NASA through its rooftop helipad, as well as myriad other special excursions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
  • There's also a huge range of northern lights tours available, from small-group photography excursions to longer aurora-chasing adventures.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Field trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trip. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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