English · Travel & Places
excursion
/ɪkˈskɜːr.ʒən/
[/ɪkˈskɜːr.ʒən/]
short pleasure trip
Advancednoun
Definition
A short journey made for pleasure, especially one taken by a group.
Example
The hotel organized a day excursion to the nearby islands for its interested guests.
The hotel organized a day excursion to the nearby islands for its interested guests.
Etymology
From Latin 'excursio', a running out or expedition.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for organized short trips in tourism.