side trip
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of side trip
An Americanism dating back to 1820–30
Example Sentences
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A little side trip here to Walter Cronkite, whose name is being mentioned a lot.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
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 • May 13, 2025
The town and hotel became a popular side trip for travelers making their way from Portland to Seattle by train in the early 20th century.
From Seattle Times • May 25, 2024
After their side trip to the Ruki, the scientists are now studying other tributaries of the Congo, such as the Kasaï and the Fimi River -- and completing the carbon puzzle piece by piece.
From Science Daily • Oct. 18, 2023
In the second week of August, near the end of our stay, I’d arranged for the side trip up to Quang Ngai.
From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien
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