field trip

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.

field trip

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of field trip¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

Proceeds help to fund philanthropic causes and programs such as field trips and camp visits.

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The annual field trip had a different tone this year, however, as immigration enforcement raids have swept their communities.

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It’s not open to the general public, but he frequently hosts deputies, prosecutors, law students and even school field trips.

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So, although an elementary school with declining enrollment is struggling to hold on to all of its teachers, funding for after-school programs and field trips is enormously expanded compared with a decade ago.

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She’s added extra locks to the outside gate, canceled field trips to the park and library and reassured frantic parents that she won’t let federal agents through her door.

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