foray
Foray (noun) means a short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise. Example: “The actor's foray into music surprised many fans.”
How to use foray
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brief attempt at doing something new or outside your usual area.
Word forms
forayed past tense, forays plural, forays singular
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The actor's _____ into music surprised many fans.
Etymology
From Middle English forrayen, "to raid or pillage," ultimately tied to an old word for fodder taken during a raid.
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What does “foray” mean?
The word “foray” means a short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise. In plain terms, a brief attempt at doing something new or outside your usual area.
How do you pronounce “foray”?
“Foray” is pronounced FOR-ay (/ˈfɔɹ.eɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “foray” in a sentence?
Here is “foray” used in a sentence: “The actor's foray into music surprised many fans.”
What part of speech is “foray”?
Depending on how it is used, “foray” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “foray” come from?
The word “foray” comes from Middle English. From Middle English forrayen, "to raid or pillage," ultimately tied to an old word for fodder taken during a raid.
How many meanings does “foray” have?
“Foray” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.