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
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
But this side trip reminds him and us that no matter what disasters befall us, life can be good again.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2023
This route also begins at Mowich Lake, descending through a tunnel of trees before reaching a small clifftop viewpoint, then, 2-plus miles into the route, a side trip to lovely Spray Falls.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
At Custer we made a side trip south to pay our respects to General Custer and Sitting Bull on the battlefield of Little Big Horn.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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