expedition

noun
UK: /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/
US: /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/

  1. An organized journey for a particular purpose, like exploration or research.

    1. The expedition will search for new plants.
    2. The scientific expedition aimed to study the effects of climate change on the polar region.

  2. A group of people making a journey for a specific purpose.

    1. Our expedition left early this morning.
    2. The entire expedition was well-prepared for the challenging terrain and weather conditions.

  3. Speed and efficiency in doing something.

    1. The task was done with expedition.
    2. The company handled the order with surprising expedition, delivering it within 24 hours.

Synonyms

voyage excursion adventure haste exploration speed trip alacrity journey

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expedition" in English means: An organized journey for a particular purpose, like exploration or research., A group of people making a journey for a specific purpose., Speed and efficiency in doing something..

The phonetic transcription of "expedition" is /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/ in British English and /ˌek.spəˈdɪʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expedition": voyage, excursion, adventure, haste, exploration, speed, trip, alacrity, journey.

Example usage of "expedition": "The expedition will search for new plants.". More examples on the page.