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   Ex·cur·sion

   /ikˈskərZH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity: "an excursion to Mount Etna"
   • 2. a deviation from a regular pattern, path, or level of operation: "the firm's disastrous excursion into the US electrical market"
   • ▪ a digression: archaic "pardon this long excursion on this subject"
   • 3. an instance of the movement of something along a path or through an angle: technical "large excursions of the hip and knee joint"
   • 4. a military sortie. archaic

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘act of running out’, also ‘sortie’ in the phrase alarums and excursions (see alarum): from Latin excursio(n-), from the verb excurrere ‘run out’, from ex- ‘out’ + currere ‘to run’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. excursionist noun

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   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.

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   excursion meaning, definition, what is excursion: a short journey arranged so that a group...: Learn more.

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   1. a. : a going out or forth : expedition. b (1) : a usually brief pleasure trip. (2) : a trip at special reduced rates. 2. : deviation from a direct, definite, or proper course. especially : digression. needless excursions into abstruse theory. 3. : a movement outward and back or from a mean position or axis.

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   Excursion definition, 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. See more. Dictionary.com

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   What does the noun excursion mean? There are 12 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun excursion, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. excursion has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   Detailed Meaning of 'excursion' It can be a day trip or a longer trip, but it is usually a temporary departure from one's usual routine or place of residence. Excursions can be organized by travel agencies, schools, or other groups, and can include activities such as sightseeing, hiking, or visiting historical or cultural sites.

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   features: Word Combinations ( noun ), Word Parts. Word Parts Subscriber feature About this feature. The meaning of excursion. Definition of excursion. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.