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noun

ˈjȯnt How to pronounce jaunt (audio)
Definition of jauntnext
as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure took a leisurely jaunt up to the mountains for the day

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verb

as in to trek

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Recent Examples of jaunt
Noun
Some of his admirers gathered at the Indiana Dunes State Park Friday for the hike, including his widow Susan Seman, who because of her ailments normally couldn’t go on her husband’s jaunts. — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 Workers have installed three wooden bridges that cross over the creek, giving this short jaunt a whimsical feel. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Verb
Chappell Roan has been flexing her beauty chameleon muscle this week while jaunting about Paris Fashion Week. — Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026 The move breaks a record previously held by Coldplay for most shows in a calendar year; the British group achieved a 10 show stand back in 2024 for the band’s Music of the Spheres jaunt. — Thomas Smith, Billboard, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jaunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jaunt
  1. excursion
  2. trek
  3. tour
  4. wander
  5. pilgrimage
  6. roam
  7. trip
  8. voyage
Noun
  • That’s just about $7 under budget for a four-person, sweet treat excursion.
    — Hali Smith August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
  • What to do nearby Ibiza Town is just a 20-minute stroll away along the marina, an essential excursion for anyone staying here.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of excursion
Verb
  • The famed Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja – who made history over the years by trekking some of the world’s highest peaks – has been confirmed dead after an avalanche struck his expedition in Pakistan earlier this week.
    — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Travelers can choose from trekking routes of different lengths and difficulty levels, according to Peru Travel.
    — Ashley Lynch July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of trek
Noun
  • Today, Armstrong's two-story boyhood home is an occasional stop for visitors of the Armstrong Air and Space Museum in Wapakoneta, even though the house itself isn't open for tours.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • From scenic tours of national parks to intimate ranch experiences, this is your opportunity to embrace the rugged charm, raw beauty, and unforgettable adventure of the American West.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tour
Verb
  • After her Scout Stage set, indie-country singer Michaela Anne wandered over and climbed into the driver’s seat of the Terra.
    — Lori Majewski, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026
  • According to Fusaro, the license plate readers have been used to quickly resolve Amber alerts and to find missing runaways or individuals with dementia who wander off, including those who have made it across state lines.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of wander
Verb
  • There are hiking trails and even pilgrimage routes all over the world.
    — Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
  • Nearly 100,000 visitors pilgrimage to the area annually to witness a forest canopy cloaked in orange-and-black wings.
    — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of pilgrimage
Verb
  • The Curiosity rover stumbled on the polygon field while ascending the foothills of a three-mile-high mountain called Mount Sharp, where it’s been roaming since 2014.
    — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 30 July 2026
  • The animals roamed near the Amboseli National Park, which borders a farming and livestock area around 140 miles south of the capital Nairobi, according to the Associated Press.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Definition of roam
Verb
  • Utilities use them to trip the opening or closing of valves when water levels reach a certain threshold or to dispense precise amounts of chlorine in the treatment process.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Solar deck lights come in two common varieties, one designed for stair risers so people don’t trip, and post-cap lights that mount on top of deck handrail posts.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of trip
Verb
  • However, when her island's resources are threatened, Moana embraces her ancestors' voyaging heritage and heads out to sea to find Maui, deliver the heart of Te Fiti (which Maui stole back in the day) and save her people.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • When a blight hits the island, the result of a curse that began when Maui stole a gem representing the heart of the goddess Te Fiti, Moana gets her quest and excuse to voyage — to find the missing Maui and force him to return the stone.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 July 2026
Definition of voyage

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