Meaning & use

excursion

noun·Academic

A short trip taken for pleasure, education, or a specific purpose, usually returning the same day.

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The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all fifth graders.

We took a boat excursion along the coast to see the seals.

A note on using this word

'Excursion' suggests a brief, organized trip with a clear destination, unlike a longer or more open-ended 'journey'.

Words with a similar meaning

outingtrip

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