side trip

American  

noun

1. a brief excursion off the main route of an itinerary, as to visit a particular person or place.

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Other Word Forms

• side tripper noun

Etymology

Origin of side trip

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

A little side trip here to Walter Cronkite, whose name is being mentioned a lot.

From The Wall Street Journal

At one burn, Hanson proposed that we make a side trip and wade through the brush up on a steep canyon wall where, he assured me, we would find even more saplings just breaking through.

From Los Angeles Times

Tangle Blue and Big Marshy Lakes: Two hikes are available at this trailhead: an easier 6.6-mile trek along the Grand National Trail to Tangle Blue, a 12-acre lake that’s 17 feet deep, or a 10.9-mile moderate trek that takes you to Big Marshy and Little Marshy Lakes, with an option for a short side trip to spot the Marshy Creek waterfall.

From Los Angeles Times

While at the campground, you could take a side trip to Cooper Canyon falls, or continue exploring the Pacific Crest Trail.

From Los Angeles Times

A side trip to Sidecar Doughnuts After that, we’re going to head up north, but we have to stop at Sidecar Doughnuts in Santa Monica first.

From Los Angeles Times