field trip

American  

noun

1. a trip by students to gain firsthand knowledge away from the classroom, as to a museum, factory, geological area, or environment of certain plants and animals.

2. a trip by a scholar or researcher to gather data firsthand, as to a geological, archaeological, anthropological, or other site.

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field trip British  

noun

1. an expedition, as by a group of students or research workers, to study something at first hand

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Etymology

Origin of field trip

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

It was inspired by her most cherished memories: field trips.

From Los Angeles Times

“Next year, maybe we can organize a field trip,” Maya-Jade said.

From Literature

For students still attending in person, recess has frequently been canceled, and field trips and after-school activities paused.

From Los Angeles Times

On the table is my field trip permission form, covered with orange Cheetos dust.

From Literature

To really prove its point about the changes in Filippino’s work, the exhibition would need to include a field trip to Florence and Rome.

From The Wall Street Journal