excursion — meaning in English
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English meaning
- excursion noun A short trip taken for pleasure or a specific purpose, often as part of a larger journey.
- junket noun A trip, especially one paid for by an employer, government, or organisation, that mixes official business with leisure.
- outing noun A short trip taken for pleasure or a special occasion.
- tour noun A trip or visit through a place, often for sightseeing or inspection.
Senses
excursion is used for these senses in English:
- excursion A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.
- junket A pleasure trip; a journey made for feasting or enjoyment, now especially a trip made ostensibly for business but which entails merrymaking or entertainment.
- outing A pleasure trip or excursion.
- tour A journey through a particular building, estate, country, etc.
excursion — full definition
- noun A short trip taken for pleasure or a specific purpose, often as part of a larger journey.
- noun A brief departure from the main subject; a digression.