expedition (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃən/
Definition
A journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or war.
Examples
The expedition faced harsh weather conditions.
They are planning an expedition to climb Mount Everest.
The historical expedition aimed to map the uncharted territory.
How to Use expedition
- expedition to (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the destination or purpose of the journey. — "They embarked on an expedition to the South Pole."
- expedition for (prepositional phrase)
- Indicates the reason or goal of the journey. — "The expedition for rare minerals lasted six months."
- on an expedition (prepositional phrase)
- Describes the state of being engaged in a journey. — "She spent years on expeditions around the world."
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