trip — a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Pronunciation (IPA): /trɪp/
Example Sentences
- My mom packed 17 different snacks for our 2-hour trip to Busan.
- Every time I trip in public, I pretend I was just testing gravity.
- Our camping trip was so successful that we decided to become indoor people forever.
trip
NOUN[/trɪp/]
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
They took a weekend trip to the seaside, packing snacks and laughter into the car.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'trip' derives from Middle English 'trippen' (to dance lightly), first recorded in the 14th century. It is related to Dutch 'trippen' (to walk on tiptoe), and likely shares Germanic roots. The meaning evolved over time from 'to move lightly' to 'to stumble or fall' and eventually 'to travel or journey'.
Breakdown
The base form 'trip' develops from Middle English 'trippen', where the -en suffix is a verbal ending. The root 'trip-' is of Germanic origin, related to Dutch 'trippen', ultimately from Proto-Germanic roots meaning light or quick movement.
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📝Examples
“My mom packed 17 different snacks for our 2-hour trip to Busan.”
“Every time I trip in public, I pretend I was just testing gravity.”
“Our camping trip was so successful that we decided to become indoor people forever.”
“The graduation trip to Europe will be unforgettable.”
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