Meaning & use
excursion
A short trip taken for pleasure, education, or a specific purpose, usually returning the same day.
See it in a sentence
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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