Meaning & use

trip

noun·Everyday

A journey made to a particular place, especially for a short or specific purpose.

See it in a sentence

They planned a weekend trip to the mountains for some fresh air.

Her business trip to Tokyo lasted just three busy days.

A note on using this word

As a verb, 'trip' instead means to stumble or catch one's foot while walking.

Words with a similar meaning

Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.

Another way to use it

2. verb

To catch one's foot and stumble or fall while walking or running.

He tripped over a root hidden beneath the fallen leaves.

Make it your own

Write a sentence using “trip”, then compare your use with the examples above.

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