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ex·cur·sion (eks kʉrz̸hən, -s̸hən; -iks-)

noun

  1. Obsolete a military sortie; raid
  2. a short trip taken with the intention of returning to the point of departure; short journey, as for pleasure; jaunt
  3. a round trip (on a train, bus, ship, etc.) at reduced rates, usually with limits set on the dates of departure and return
  4. a group taking such a trip
  5. a deviation or digression
  6. Physics
    1. a single movement outward from the mean position in an oscillating or alternating motion
    2. the distance involved in such a movement
    3. a sudden, very rapid rise in the neutron flux and power of a nuclear reactor
  7. Med. the extent of movement from a central position, as of the eyes from a midmost location or of the chest during respiration

Etymology: L excursio, a running out or forth < excursus, pp. of excurrere: see excurrent

adjective

of or for an excursion excursion rates

excursion Related Forms

ex·cur·sion·ist (-ist) noun

excursion Synonyms

excursion

n.

excursion Usage Examples

Possessives

kd: Experience kd's excursion on staterooms for three million major problem in.

Converse of object

  • shore: Great crowds of passengers not only dilute the Antarctic experience, but also reduce the number of Zodiac and shore excursions possible each day.
  • arrange: Employers should have a written procedure for arranging excursions which leaders should follow.
  • organize: Our agents are on hand to organize any optional excursions you may wish to take.
  • organize: First ' Cyclists ' Special ' rail excursion organized by CTC.
  • hike: Watersports, hiking, horseback excursions on the beach and theme parks are on the doorstep.
  • enjoy: Enjoy a scenic tour through Florence, challenge the rapids in Austria, enjoy an excursion in Amsterdam, discover the ruins in Rome!

Adjective modifier

  • optional: From here, you can join an optional air excursion to the scenic Torres del Paine National Park, high in the Andes.
  • pre-bookable: During your stay we recommend an optional pre-bookable excursion to the Monastery of St. Catherine.
  • nine-day: Conrad who's had nine-day excursion from four times now miami fl or.
  • seaborne: A feature of Maldives holidays are the unforgettable seaborne excursions.
  • one-day: One-day Excursions At The Kings Ferry we know how difficult it can be to organize the simplest of day out.
  • grand: Their villages were other events take grand excursion the along the river.

Preposition: into

realm: The excursions into the realm of experiencing God is more of ecstasy induced by reflections on what is known about Him.

Noun used with modifier

  • shore: For shore excursions at all with a sampling of.
  • full-day: An optional full-day excursion to Salzburg takes in the popular Sound of Music sights.
  • half-day: January 25, 1899 Mr Pott, the stationmaster, has introduced a cheap half-day excursion from Newark to King's Cross.
  • mississippiriverbarge: Great mississippiriverbarge excursion for these journeys boats are also once the project.
  • sightseeing: There will be time to do some shopping or more sightseeing and of course, the option of joining a sightseeing excursion.
  • off-track: Warren recovered to second after yet another off-track excursion as he took avoiding action when a backmarker crashed in front of him.

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