Excursion
ɪkˈskɜːrʒən
Definitions
2 meaningsA short journey or trip, especially one taken for pleasure or recreation.
ɪkˈskɜːrʒən
A short journey or trip, especially for pleasure.
They planned an excursion to the mountains for the weekend.
💡 Simply: An excursion is like a fun little trip! Think of a day at the zoo or a visit to a museum. It's a short journey where you go to have fun and see new things.
👶 For kids: A short trip somewhere fun, like going to the park!
More Examples
The school organized a field excursion to the museum.
The cruise ship offered excursions to the nearby islands.
We enjoyed a pleasant excursion to the local botanical gardens.
How It's Used
"Tourists often take excursions to historical sites."
"We went on a day excursion to the beach."
A digression or deviation from a course, activity, or subject.
ɪkˈskɜːrʒən
A deviation from a course or activity.
The lecture took an excursion into the history of art.
💡 Simply: An excursion can also mean when something goes off track, like a conversation that starts talking about something different. It's like a detour or side trip.
👶 For kids: Sometimes when we are talking it can change to a different subject. That is like an excursion in your talk!
More Examples
The market's volatility led to an excursion from its typical price range.
The scientist's research involved an excursion into the unknown.
Her speech made an excursion into politics.
How It's Used
"The excursion of the function from its expected path was significant."
"The discussion took an excursion into unrelated topics."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
go on an excursion
To participate in a short trip or journey, usually for leisure.
"We're going on an excursion to the zoo tomorrow."
day excursion
A short trip lasting one day.
"We planned a day excursion to the seaside."
From Latin *excursiō* (“a running out, expedition”), from *excurrere* (“to run out”), from *ex-* (“out”) + *currere* (“to run”).
The term 'excursion' has been used since the 17th century to describe short trips or digressions. Early examples include its use in describing military raids and journeys.
Memory tip
Imagine a car going out on a short, fun run – it's an excursion!
Word Origin
"to run out"