excursion
word
Definition
A short journey taken for pleasure, education, or exploration, usually by a group and returning to the starting point the same day.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal, educational, or travel contexts. Common phrases: 'school excursion', 'excursion to the museum'. Less commonly used for informal day trips; 'trip' or 'outing' can often be used instead.
Spanish: excursión - salida (breve viaje)Portuguese (BR): excursão - passeioPortuguese (PT): excursão - passeioChinese (Simplified): 短途旅行 - 游览Chinese (Traditional): 短途旅行 - 遊覽Hindi: छोटी यात्रा - भ्रमणArabic: رحلة قصيرة - جولة
Example Sentences
Our class went on an excursion to the science museum.
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They organized an excursion to the mountains last weekend.
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We enjoyed a boat excursion on the river.
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Are you joining the company's Saturday excursion to the national park?
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That museum excursion was surprisingly interesting!
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Let's plan a beach excursion before summer ends.
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