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 ranch hosts events, field trips and school visits, welcomes volunteers and has its own nonprofit called the Second Chance Ranch Foundation to support its mission and give back to the community. Kerri Corrado, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 This free event connects educators with over 80 organizations to showcase classroom resources and field trips. Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The New York memorial has raised over $25 million this year to enhance student field trips, teacher training and other education programs. Jennifer Peltz, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 Camp Manitou, a brand-new collaboration with the storied eponymous camp in Maine, hosts field trips to secret beaches as well as surfing lessons, bodyboarding, and snorkeling excursions to Hanauma Bay. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026 As a result, the district cancelled the event and any associated field trips and is planning on rescheduling with a new speaker. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026 Rauch said the museum will also offer on site and virtual field trips for grades 3 through 12 to help students understand what happened on 9/11 and the ongoing relevance of the attacks. Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 The program, open to grades 3 through 12, includes off-site activities and field trips to the museum. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Every year, our parks welcome countless field trips, fanboat tours and fishing expeditions, fueling tourism and connecting locals and visitors to these special places. Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for field trips
Noun
  • Most importantly, Quebec’s largest city boasts fantastic accommodations as a homebase between all your excursions.
    Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Pick your own adventure of dining options, kids clubs, water activities, live shows, a casino, and off-boat excursions.
    Alesa Andrew, Parents, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Regular dental visits can help prevent cavities and treat problems early.
    Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Stay in the harbor town of Nafplio for visits to Mycenae, a Bronze Age citadel, and the theater at Epidaurus.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

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“Field trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trips. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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