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excursion
[ik-skur-zhuhn, -shuhn]
noun
a short trip or outing to some place, usually for a special purpose and with the intention of a prompt return.
a pleasure excursion; a scientific excursion.
a trip on a train, ship, etc., at a reduced rate.
weekend excursions to mountain resorts.
the group of persons making such a journey.
an excursion of tourists.
a deviation or digression.
excursions into futile philosophizing.
Physics.the displacement of a body or a point from a mean position or neutral value, as in an oscillation.
an accidental increase in the power level of a reactor, usually forcing its emergency shutdown.
Machinery.
the range of stroke of any moving part.
the stroke itself.
Obsolete.a sally or raid.
verb (used without object)
to go on or take an excursion.
adjective
of, relating to, or intended for use on excursions.
an excursion fare; an excursion bus.
excursion
/ -ʒən, ɪkˈskɜːʃən /
noun
a short outward and return journey, esp for relaxation, sightseeing, etc; outing
a group of people going on such a journey
(modifier) of or relating to special reduced rates offered on certain journeys by rail
an excursion ticket
a digression or deviation; diversion
an excursion into politics
(formerly) a raid or attack
physics
a movement from an equilibrium position, as in an oscillation
the magnitude of this displacement
the normal movement of a movable bodily organ or part from its resting position, such as the lateral movement of the lower jaw
machinery the locus of a point on a moving part, esp the deflection of a whirling shaft
Other 51Թ Forms
- excursional adjective
- excursionary adjective
- preexcursion noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of excursion1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of excursion1
Example Sentences
The rookies have bonded on the field during organized team activities, and off the field on excursions for meals, movies and places such as an escape room.
Surely, they have personal meaning for Rosales’ late-night excursions as an exploring kid, but for a viewer the shadowy imagery is merely obscure.
Across three explosive, landmark episodes, the St. John excursion turned into a franchise-altering nightmare for the women insulated on their little archipelago, hauntingly dubbed “Scary Island.”
The getaway to L.A. wasn’t so much a planned excursion as it was a series of phone calls between seven childhood friends, all contingent on getting approval from their wives.
Scan a few YouTube videos from Blue Origin’s previous excursions, mostly enjoyed by everyday millionaires and some lucky contest winners, and you’ll notice a dramatic difference in production values.
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