excursion (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskɜːrʒn/
Definition
A short journey or trip, especially one taken for pleasure or a specific purpose.
Examples
The school organized an excursion to the science museum.
Our excursion into the mountains was cut short by bad weather.
He went on an excursion to find rare plants.
How to Use excursion
- excursion to (prepositional phrase)
- A trip or journey to a specific place. — "The class went on an excursion to the zoo."
- excursion into (prepositional phrase)
- A journey or exploration into a new or unfamiliar area, sometimes figurative. — "His excursion into abstract art was surprising."
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