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 In August 2024, the girl joined other kids participating in a summer program on a field trip to 36th District Court. Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Students are able to participate in industry field trips, job shadowing, career mentoring, mock interviewing, and potential internship or externship opportunities. Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026 What gets prototyped there radiates into field trips, after-school programs and summer camps that reach thousands of children a year. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Finding meaning in stories recounting American history, field trips to local sites of the Till narrative — Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Bronzeville, where Till’s homegoing was held — were among the activities. Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for field trip
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excursion
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  • The coast on this part of Tuscany is a little wild, but wonderful for swimming, and guests have access to the boat for excursions to nearby islands and morning swims off secret coves.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Travelers can redeem points for cruise fares, specialty dining, shore excursions and more.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Field trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trip. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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