jaunt

[jawnt, jahnt]

noun

1. a short journey, especially one taken for pleasure.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a short journey.

jaunt

/ dʒɔːnt /

noun

1. a short pleasurable excursion; outing

verb

1. (intr) to go on such an excursion

Other Word Forms

• jauntingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaunt¹

First recorded in 1560–70; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaunt¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

He had taken a trip this month to Switzerland, his favoured destination for overseas jaunts, fuelling fresh speculation over the state of his health.

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As unlikely as the tour seemed on paper, Blur's penchant for storytelling about everyday British life - punctuated by some bouncy guitar-driven pop melodies - made them a perfect fit for a quintessential seaside jaunt.

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One is a short loop designed primarily for young children, which will feature a little more than half of the dinosaurs, while the other is a full jaunt around the garden.

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And would Uefa turn a blind eye to a stadium return after such a long jaunt?

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County email and text messages show company staff paid for several upscale dinners, a trip to Taiwan and a jaunt to Los Angeles’ famed Magic Castle.

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