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jaunt

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Noun — A short trip taken for pleasure.

How to use jaunt

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a quick jaunt weekend jaunt jaunt into town

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly linked to an old dialect word meaning to tire a horse out with hard riding, before it softened into meaning any short excursion.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “jaunt” mean?

The word “jaunt” means a short trip taken for pleasure. In plain terms, a brief, casual trip somewhere, usually for fun rather than necessity.

How do you pronounce “jaunt”?

“Jaunt” is pronounced jawnt (/d͡ʒɔnt/ in IPA).

How do you use “jaunt” in a sentence?

Here is “jaunt” used in a sentence: “We took a weekend jaunt to the coast.”

What part of speech is “jaunt”?

Depending on how it is used, “jaunt” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “jaunt” have?

“Jaunt” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short trip taken for pleasure.

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