excursion — a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈskɜːrʒn/
Example Sentences
- The boss suggested a team excursion to the karaoke bar for 'team building.'
- Our weekend excursion to the mountains was cancelled due to my mom's fear of bears.
- The university offers cultural excursions to help international students explore the city.
excursion
NOUN[/ɪkˈskɜːrʒn/]
a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity
The class excursion to the aquarium had kids pressed against every glass tank.
Our excursion's planned version becomes a scenic diversion!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'excursio', derived from 'excurrere' meaning 'to run out' or 'to go forth'. The word combines the prefix 'ex-' (out) with 'currere' (to run), ultimately referring to a running out or venturing forth on a journey.
Breakdown
ex- (out) + curr (run) + -sion (noun suffix indicating action or result) = excursion
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📝Examples
“The boss suggested a team excursion to the karaoke bar for 'team building.'”
“Our weekend excursion to the mountains was cancelled due to my mom's fear of bears.”
“The university offers cultural excursions to help international students explore the city.”
“We planned a shopping excursion, but ended up buying only coffee and regrets.”
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