excursion
noun
a short trip or outing to some place, usually for a special purpose and with the intention of a prompt return.
excursions
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pluralof excursion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It means their holiday to Slovenia has been cancelled and - although their flight was refunded by British Airways - they estimate being left £1,300 out of pocket from unused accommodation and excursions.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Williams, her partner Len, and daughters Greta and eight-year-old Eiry-ana were enjoying a holiday at Eftalia Ocean Hotel and went on numerous excursions.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
For excursions on land, Green Safaris’s lodges have retrofitted Land Rovers to run on batteries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
This route brings people together, including me and my car enthusiast friends, who regularly go on these driving excursions — gas prices be damned.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Her mother was in town visiting, and the two of them had planned numerous shopping excursions for Saturday and Sunday.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
