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noun

ˈjəŋ-kət How to pronounce junket (audio)
Definition of junketnext
as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure took a junket to the city for some sightseeing and shopping

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verb

as in to regale
to entertain with a fancy meal a lobbyist who regularly junkets politicians who are friendly toward the oil industry

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Recent Examples of junket
Noun
More Choice is funded by Independent Voters Project, an advocacy nonprofit that backed the 2010 top two system and sponsors annual junkets for state lawmakers in Hawaii and Mexico alongside business leaders. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 Hathaway’s formula for dressing during this press junket has remained consistent. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
Verb
The studio is junketing the film for international press from June 18-19, which means that most of its interviews will be banked if the talks with SAG-AFTRA falter. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 13 June 2023 See All Example Sentences for junket
Recent Examples of Synonyms for junket
  1. excursion
  2. regale
  3. tour
  4. banquet
  5. jaunt
  6. honor
  7. feed
  8. dine
Noun
  • In the event states lose their lawsuits that aim to shut down prediction markets, the next-best thing might be for the traditional sportsbooks to fail in their excursions into prediction markets.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Moscow has launched several aerial excursions into NATO airspace recently — 20 drones crossed into Poland in September, and analysts believe the Kremlin was behind a surveillance campaign over military sites — as well as sabotage and cyberattacks.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of excursion
Verb
  • Baker was known to regale locals with the history of their own homes and the founding Monrovians who lived there before them.
    — Dakota Kim, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And new local knowledge will be gleaned, with which future visitors will someday be regaled.
    — Rafaela Jinich, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
Definition of regale
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
  • An impressive reception room and a banqueting hall add to its splendor.
    — Fanny Guénon des Mesnards, Architectural Digest, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The exhibition showcases gold, silver, and bronze artifacts that reflect the Thracians’ aristocratic pursuits, including warfare, horsemanship, and banqueting.
    — Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of banquet
Noun
  • The essential European jaunt Come summertime, Europe is transformed into a playground for global jet-setters.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • These jaunts test sensors and advanced new materials in the hypersonic flight environment, among other tasks.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of jaunt
Verb
  • The community will gather across from crime scene at the church to honor a man who appeared to get caught up in something that had nothing to do with him.
    — Jermont Terry, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Seven months after legendary director Rob Reiner and his wife, photographer Michele Singer, were killed, their children Jake and Romy Reiner stepped up to the plate at Dodgers Stadium to honor them.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of honor
Verb
  • As the mastermind behind the Hollywood hair of stars like Stone, Lily Collins, and Zoe Saldaña — and the founder of Rōz Hair — her styling fingerprints decorate awards show red carpets and Instagram feeds alike.
    — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Curator Marcus Lobbes developed the concept with Nils Corte and dramaturge Andri Hardmeier, feeding computers about 1,000 images culled from the 15 prior Bayreuth Ring productions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of feed
Verb
  • My family recently dined at Cecil’s Texas Style Bar-B-Q on Orange Avenue south of downtown Orlando.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The couple has been busy promoting The Odyssey and the new Spider-Man film (and dining their way around the world), but who knows?
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of dine

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