excursion
Excursion (noun) means a short trip taken for pleasure or a specific purpose, often as part of a larger journey. Example: “The class went on an excursion to the science museum.”
How to use excursion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short trip somewhere, or a brief detour away from the main topic.
Word forms
excursioned past tense, excursions plural, excursions singular
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The class went on an _____ to the science museum.
Etymology
From Latin excursio, "a running out," from excurrere, "to run out" — ex- plus currere ("to run").
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Rhymes for excursion
Frequently asked questions
What does “excursion” mean?
The word “excursion” means a short trip taken for pleasure or a specific purpose, often as part of a larger journey. In plain terms, a short trip somewhere, or a brief detour away from the main topic.
How do you pronounce “excursion”?
“Excursion” is pronounced ihk-SKUR-shuhn (/ɛkˈskɝ.ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “excursion” in a sentence?
Here is “excursion” used in a sentence: “The class went on an excursion to the science museum.”
What is the opposite of “excursion”?
The opposite of “excursion” — its antonyms — is incursion.
What part of speech is “excursion”?
“Excursion” is a noun.
Where does the word “excursion” come from?
The word “excursion” comes from Latin. From Latin excursio, "a running out," from excurrere, "to run out" — ex- plus currere ("to run").
Is “excursion” a common word?
“Excursion” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “excursion” have?
“Excursion” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short trip taken for pleasure or a specific purpose, often as part of a larger journey.