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 community is welcome to volunteer, shelter officials said, and can plan field trips to local parks (not dog parks for safety), for hikes or to just wander and window shop. Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026 Oseguera told the Independent Journal that PTA funding is used to provide supplemental classroom materials for teachers as well as support field trips, music and art programs, student promotion ceremonies, student club activities and extracurricular opportunities. Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 21 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, 18 Mar. 2026 Research finds field trips help students be more engaged and do better academically. Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 Money raised from the café helps pay for field trips for classmates who might not otherwise be able to afford them. Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 Some guest presentations and field trips will also continue into the coming weeks. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 The center is also set to host field trips. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for field trips
Noun
  • Campers take excursions to places such as Discovery Cube Orange County, Knott’s Berry Farm, Big Air USA and Raging Waters.
    Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
  • There are also multi-day excursions that allow tourists to get a closer look into the local culture and daily life in the fishing villages.
    Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Staffers showed up to providers for in-person visits, sometimes checking more than once, and found no child care taking place, which led to immediate termination from the program.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
  • For an additional charge, catamaran rentals, scuba diving, and visits to deserted islands can be arranged.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Field trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trips. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.

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