IELTS Speaking · Vocabulary
expedition
noun/ˌekspəˈdɪʃn/Band 7
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“expedition” is a Band 7 noun that means an organised journey undertaken for a specific purpose, such as exploration. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
An organised journey undertaken for a specific purpose, such as exploration.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “They joined an expedition to the Arctic.”
- “The scientific expedition lasted six months.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
journeyvoyagetrek
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
mount an expeditionscientific expeditionjoin an expedition
Common phrases
set off on an expedition
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Frequently asked questions
What does “expedition” mean?
An organised journey undertaken for a specific purpose, such as exploration.
How do you use “expedition” in a sentence?
For example: “They joined an expedition to the Arctic.”
What are some synonyms for “expedition”?
Synonyms include journey, voyage, trek.
Is “expedition” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 7 vocabulary, and collocations such as mount an expedition, scientific expedition, join an expedition help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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