VocabularyBasePractice words

Meaning & use

out for a jaunt

phrase·Advanced

Last updated

UK/ˌaʊt fər ə ˈdʒɔːnt/
US/ˌaʊt fər ə ˈdʒɑːnt/

Meanings

  1. phrasefixed phrase

    away from home on a short trip taken for fun, with no serious purpose.

    Grammar: Used after be or another linking verb, and usually followed by a place phrase: 'out for a jaunt to the coast'.

    Patterns

    • be out for a jaunt
    • go out for a jaunt
    • out for a jaunt to a place

    The children are out for a jaunt in the woods behind the farm.

    We were out for a jaunt to the next village when it started to rain.

    On Sundays he likes to be out for a jaunt rather than sitting at home.

  2. phrasefixed phrasehumorous

    making a brief, light-hearted visit or outing, often with a hint of mischief.

    Grammar: Often used with a slightly humorous tone about adults doing something silly or rebellious.

    Patterns

    • be out for a jaunt
    • out for a jaunt with someone

    The two of them were out for a jaunt and came back with sand in their shoes.

    She told her boss she was out for a jaunt, though she was really at a job interview.

Common combinations

out for a jaunt to the coast
They were out for a jaunt to the coast and stopped for ice cream.
go out for a jaunt
Let's go out for a jaunt this afternoon instead of staying indoors.
be out for a jaunt
The dog is out for a jaunt in the park with my brother.
a short jaunt
It was only a short jaunt to the market, but we took the car.
a weekend jaunt
A weekend jaunt to the mountains sounded perfect after a busy month.

Synonyms and how they differ

outing
A more neutral word for a short trip away from home, often with a group or for a purpose such as a school trip.
excursion
More formal and usually about an organized trip, often for sightseeing.
trip
The general word for any journey; it does not suggest fun the way 'jaunt' does.

Word family

jaunt noun
A short journey made for pleasure.
jaunting adjective
Rare; describing someone who is on such a trip.

Commonly confused: out for a jaunt or junket?

out for a jaunt vs junket

A junket is a trip paid for by someone else, often for officials; a jaunt is simply a short pleasure trip.

Practice

Which sentence uses 'out for a jaunt' correctly?

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “out for a jaunt”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.

Your sentence stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.

Explore more words