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 After the fourth-grader was bitten, teachers and staff decided to end the field trip and return the students to campus, according to WFAA. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026 The Country Friends organization has supported Casa through longstanding philanthropic contributions toward curriculum, enrichment programs, field trips, and nutrition. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Today, the Plums, including Daisy, are going on a field trip to see their friend Penny’s new house. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026 Birthday parties, company parties and field trips can also be hosted there as well. Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for field trip
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excursion
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  • If your carry-on can fit one, a reusable water bottle will be a game-changer on your next cruise as well as handy on excursion and travel days, too.
    Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
  • The woman, who has not been publicly identified, was a passenger aboard the Carnival Splendor, which offers snorkeling excursions to the Tangalooma Wrecks.
    Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Field trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trip. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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