noun
foray
FOR-ay
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.”
noun
1
A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.
"The actor's foray into music surprised many fans."
"Her foray into politics lasted only one term."
verb
1
To make a brief attempt at something unfamiliar.
"The company forayed into the electric car market last year."
How to use foray
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brief attempt at doing something new or outside your usual area.
Common pairings
a foray into
brief foray
first foray
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Word forms
- Plural
- forays
- Third person singular
- forays
- Past tense
- forayed
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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.
