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 Gathering of photography enthusiasts for hands-on learning, program speakers, contests, field trips, and sharing of photography expertise. Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026 Witnessing the Instant Connection Between Seniors and Jennie As part of its CES debut, Jennie went on a field trip to a local senior center to visit the residents in the memory care unit. Rena Goldman, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Jan. 2026 How early is too early for an artsy field trip? Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026 Housed in a decommissioned subway station in downtown Brooklyn, the museum was packed with elementary-school children on a field trip. Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for field trip
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excursion
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  • Onboard/Offboard is a series that explores the can't-miss highlights of our favorite cruises—from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up.
    Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Only the longer journeys include excursions.
    Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026

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

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