jaunt
8 synonyms for jaunt, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A short trip taken for pleasure.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A short trip taken for pleasure.
“We took a weekend jaunt to the coast.”
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.
Full origin of jaunt →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.
