field trips

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 North Lawndale group lined up almost two dozen high-profile partners, from the city’s science museum to universities, to help with teacher training, field trips and other services. Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025 Participate in field trips, become part of the community, and more. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025 The Wisconsin 9/11 Memorial & Education Center hosts educational field trips for kids. Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025 White House field trips are a long-standing tradition for students, families, and visitors. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025 In addition, the Kissimmee Valley Audubon Society remains an active local group that has previously led field trips and programs in the region. Michele Herrmann, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025 County leaders would like to restore the structure and move it to Hopkins Family Park in Francisco, where students can learn about its history on field trips. Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 21 Aug. 2025 Group visits and educational field trips are welcome and can be scheduled by calling 407-396-8644, Ext. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025 One of the nonprofit's educational resources is the Pathways of Promise Early Childhood Learning Center, which serves children up to age 5 and offers a free after-school literacy program for students in grades 1-8 as well as a summer day camp with meals and field trips. Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Daily excursions—led by expert naturalists—span snorkeling with sea lions, kayaking along lava cliffs, paddleboarding through mangroves and hikes through volcanic landscapes.
    Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • If taking excursions booked with a third party that is not the cruise line, check with the third party to make sure their times are correct and are strictly enforced to prohibit delays.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Ceraso said that during recent visits to both New Jersey and Virginia, not a single person brought up Harris.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Over the years, my visits have often been tied to fashion events, but my most recent trip centered on a different type of design - interior design.
    Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025

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“Field trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trips. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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