field trip
noun
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.
field trips
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pluralof field trip.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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A recent webinar by Marguerite Roza of Edunomics laid out possibilities, including using the funds for tutoring or “enhanced” services like field trips.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
It was inspired by her most cherished memories: field trips.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 9, 2026
I’d seen the Joey P. my entire life; I had visited it on field trips and picnicked in a park that stands in the shadow of its gun mounts.
From Salon ● Dec. 24, 2025
Some places prioritize privacy over community; others are more about food than field trips.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 24, 2025
See, bad things happen to me on field trips.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
