excursion
nounBand 7
UKɪkˈskɜːʃn
USɪkˈskɜːrʒən
A short trip made for pleasure, usually returning the same day.
We went on a day excursion to the islands.
The hotel arranges guided excursions.
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From Latin excurrere, “run out,” an excursion is a short trip out, usually returning the same day.
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