Meaning of Excursion
In simple words: A short trip or journey, usually for fun.
Excursion in a sentence
- We went on an exciting **excursion** to the national park.
- The school organizes an annual **excursion** for students.
- Our **excursion** to the museum was both fun and educational.
- After planning the **excursion**, we packed our bags.
- They enjoyed a weekend **excursion** to the mountains.
- The boat **excursion** offered stunning views of the coastline.
How to use Excursion
Commonly used for school trips or leisure activities. Not suitable for business-related trips.
Grammar pattern
noun + verb (to take/go on)
Memory hint
Think of 'excursion' as 'ex-cursion' – like an outing that's outside your usual routine.
Related words
Collocations with Excursion
- school excursion
- guided excursion
- day excursion
- excursion package
- cultural excursion
Synonyms for Excursion
Common mistakes with Excursion
- Confused with 'invasion' - both refer to a trip, but have different contexts.
- Using 'excursion' for long travels - it usually refers to short trips.
- Mixing up 'excursion' with 'excited' - they have different meanings.
Compare Excursion with Trip, Outing, Journey, Adventure, Expedition
Excursion appears in
Excursion in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
رحلة قصيرة
رحلة قصيرة، غالبًا للمتعة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভ্রমণ
এক ছোট ভ্রমণ বা যাত্রা, সাধারণত মজার জন্য।
- GermanDeutsch
Ausflug
Ein kurzer Ausflug, meistens zum Spaß.
- SpanishEspañol
Excursión
Una escapada corta, usualmente para divertirse.
- Persianفارسی
گشت و گذار
سفر یا گشت کوتاه، معمولاً برای سرگرمی.
- FrenchFrançais
Excursion
Une petite sortie ou un petit voyage, souvent pour s'amuser.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सैर
मज़े के लिए एक छोटी यात्रा।
- ItalianItaliano
Gita
Un breve viaggio, di solito per divertimento.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Excursão
Uma viagem curta, normalmente para se divertir.
- RussianРусский
Экскурсия, Поездка
Короткая поездка или путешествие, обычно для развлечения.
- Urduاردو
سیر، تفریحی سفر
ایک مختصر سفر یا دورہ، عام طور پر تفریح کے لیے۔
- Chinese中文
Excursion
一次短途旅行,通常是为了好玩。
More s like Excursion
- TripA1
a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose
- Outing
- JourneyA1
an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart
- AdventureA2
an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events
- ExpeditionB1
an organized journey with a particular purpose, especially to find out about a place that is not well known
- SecurityB1
The state of being free from danger or threat.
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Frequently asked questions about Excursion
What does Excursion mean?
A short trip or journey, usually for fun.
What is the definition of Excursion?
A short journey or trip, typically for pleasure.
How do you use Excursion in a sentence?
We went on an exciting **excursion** to the national park.
Can you give another example of Excursion?
The school organizes an annual **excursion** for students.
What are synonyms for Excursion?
Common alternatives include trip, outing, journey, adventure, expedition.
What words go with Excursion?
It commonly pairs with school excursion, guided excursion, day excursion, excursion package, cultural excursion.
What are common mistakes when using Excursion?
Confused with 'invasion' - both refer to a trip, but have different contexts. Using 'excursion' for long travels - it usually refers to short trips. Mixing up 'excursion' with 'excited' - they have different meanings.
How do you pronounce Excursion?
US: //ɪkˈskɜrʒən//, UK: //ɪkˈskɜːʃən//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Excursion?
Commonly used for school trips or leisure activities. Not suitable for business-related trips.