excursion
ihk-SKUR-shuhn
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.”
noun
1
A short trip taken for pleasure or a specific purpose, often as part of a larger journey.
"The class went on an excursion to the science museum."
"We took a day excursion to a nearby island."
2
A brief departure from the main subject; a digression.
"The lecture took a brief excursion into ancient history before returning to the main topic."
How to use excursion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short trip somewhere, or a brief detour away from the main topic.
Common pairings
day excursion
go on an excursion
an excursion into
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Word forms
- Plural
- excursions
- Third person singular
- excursions
- Past tense
- excursioned
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Etymology
From Latin excursio, "a running out," from excurrere, "to run out" — ex- plus currere ("to run").
Synonyms
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Related words
Rhymes for excursion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
