walkabout

noun

Definition of walkaboutnext
as in trip

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Recent Examples of walkabout This may seem far-fetched, given that giant black holes aren’t known for going on walkabouts. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026 When the Wrexham players had finally done their pre-match walkabout, the stewards told the supporters to move back because the Chelsea team were on their way. — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026 Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026 The intent is to have someone visit once a week for a walkabout to meet with local businesses and forge relationships for future collaborations. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for walkabout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for walkabout
  1. trip
  2. travel
  3. expedition
  4. trek
  5. march
  6. hike
  7. traverse
  8. tramp
Noun
  • Also, the report found the program saved a total of 8,003 fewer car trips.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Eliminating trips to public fueling stations could also improve route efficiency for commercial trucking operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of trip
Noun
  • There’s a case to be made for every tic-tac-toe set being a travel tic-tac-toe set, due quite simply to its size; but this leather kit transforms one of the world’s simplest games into a luxury accessory.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Infused with menthol and essential oils, each steamer releases a refreshing scent for 10 to 15 minutes and is individually wrapped for easy storage or travel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of travel
Noun
  • The film follows Tom Adams (Fraser), an architect of the future who launches a historic expedition to Mars, positioning himself at the forefront of humanity’s next great frontier.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Sign up for updates from CNN Science on the upcoming total solar eclipse and whenever there’s a must-see, out-of-this-world expedition.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of expedition
Noun
  • The closest 99 Ranch supermarkets to Chinatown typically require a car ride to Monterey Park or Alhambra — a trek many elders can’t make on their own.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The trek continues next week in Chicago and runs through October.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of trek
Noun
  • Dawicki hopes the test will reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics, and slow the current march toward antibiotic resistance that has already rendered several antibiotics ineffective.
    — Alice Park, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Writers, directors and producers will address the long march from debut to sophomore effort, spanning development, casting, finance, sales and distribution.
    — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 July 2026
Definition of march
Noun
  • Fed chairman’s words suggest a rate hike Cornyn and Tillis are key swing votes on the committee, which consists of 12 Republicans and 10 Democrats.
    — Garrett Downs,Karen James Sloan,Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In Chicago, a good start would be as simple as ending the seemingly constant barrage of new tax hike threats against the business community.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of hike
Noun
  • Over the past half century, the lands that the monarchs traverse have become more hostile to them, a result of development and herbicides, global warming and organized crime, all of which have put the future of that migration in doubt.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between an area known as high camp around 17,200 feet and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.
    — Becky Bohrer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Definition of traverse
Noun
  • Plus, the police are looking for a tramp (David Wilmot) who lives in the forest nearby, and may know something about what happened to her.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
  • More than half a century into his imposingly prolific, restlessly searching career as a songwriter, Springsteen has fulfilled the prophecy he was born into as a young tramp.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Definition of tramp

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