junket
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for junket, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A trip, especially one paid for by an employer, government, or organisation, that mixes official business with leisure.
Synonyms
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.
How to use junket
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Originally meant a basket of rushes, then a picnic carried in one, then a pleasure trip, and eventually a business trip padded out with entertainment.
Full origin of junket →Frequently asked questions
What does “junket” mean?
The word “junket” means a trip, especially one paid for by an employer, government, or organisation, that mixes official business with leisure. In plain terms, a trip — often at someone else's expense — that's dressed up as business but is really about having a good time.
How do you pronounce “junket”?
“Junket” is pronounced JUHNG-kiht (/ˈd͡ʒʌŋkɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “junket” in a sentence?
Here is “junket” used in a sentence: “Critics called the trip a taxpayer-funded junket.”
What part of speech is “junket”?
“Junket” is a noun.