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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Also go for: Weekend après parties at Canyon Lodge bring DJs to the slopes, while off-mountain excursions range from guided snowmobile tours to tubing at Woolly’s Adventure Summit, a family-friendly amusement park.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
“Thrasher” follows a number of country excursions by rappers and pop stars.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Riders were offered three-hour excursions stating at roughly $150 or night rides starting at $300 via the standard Uber app.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
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
As it turned out, that day in Cape Town was the first of many excursions.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
