excursion

noun
UK: /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/
US: /ɪkˈskɝː.ʒən/

  1. A short journey or trip, often for pleasure or a specific purpose.

    1. We went on an excursion to the beach today so that the family could relax.
    2. The school organized a guided excursion to the museum, enriching our knowledge of history.

  2. A deviation or departure from a set course, standard, or topic.

    1. The speaker made a brief excursion into personal anecdotes during the presentation.
    2. Her writing features an occasional excursion into experimental language, challenging conventional norms.

Synonyms

jaunt expedition outing deviation tour digression trip

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "excursion" in English means: A short journey or trip, often for pleasure or a specific purpose., A deviation or departure from a set course, standard, or topic..

The phonetic transcription of "excursion" is /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/ in British English and /ɪkˈskɝː.ʒən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "excursion": jaunt, expedition, outing, deviation, tour, digression, trip.

Example usage of "excursion": "We went on an excursion to the beach today so that the family could relax.". More examples on the page.