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
  • My father had flown from China for the tournament, a trip planned years in advance around a national team that ultimately failed to qualify.
    — Shaoyu Yuan, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
  • All those visitors statistically ensure that some trips will occasionally go awry—or turn deadly.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
Definition of trip
Noun
  • Another issue is the characterization of the country’s Citizenship by Investment Program, which the White House cited in justifying the travel restrictions.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Four competing World Cup nations — Iran, Haiti, Senegal and Ivory Coast — are under travel bans, meaning fans were limited in their travel.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of travel
Noun
  • The Catalan conquistador led the first mainland expedition of Europeans up and down what’s now California.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • From the earliest pioneering expeditions and nighttime escapes from bondage to the modern-day road trip, Americans are a people on the move – restless, ambitious and innovative.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of expedition
Noun
  • More experienced hikers can extend their treks to the adjacent Mount Tamalpais State Park.
    — Kimberley Lovato, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
  • For mid-range treks of two to four weeks, typical trail food works, though the downsides show up toward the end.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
Definition of trek
Noun
  • There, the championship runs continued, with Tanter in a front-row seat to Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant's march to three consecutive titles from 2000-2002.
    — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • Please join us at the next No Kings march, where tens of thousands of our colors are proudly presented.
    — Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
Definition of march
Noun
  • The remarks to foreign diplomats triggered an immediate reaction from Goldman Sachs, which replaced its call for an imminent 25-basis point hike with a decision to hold steady at next Thursday’s meeting.
    — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
  • Always carry a physical guidebook or printed hike details in a waterproof bag as a backup, since batteries die and cell coverage on remote trails is often nonexistent.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
Definition of hike
Noun
  • 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
  • Over the years, many climbing injuries and deaths have occurred on the traverse between the high camp and Denali Pass, mainly resulting from unprotected falls, according to the park.
    — Becky Bohrer, Chicago Tribune, 29 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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“Walkabout.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/walkabout. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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