safari
safari
Definition
sa·fari (sə fär′ē)
noun pl. -·ris
- a journey or hunting expedition, esp. in E Africa
- the caravan of such an expedition
Etymology: Swahili < Ar safarī, pertaining to a journey < safar, to journey
adjective
designating or of a style of clothing like that worn on safaris, esp. a belted jacket with pairs of pleated pockets above and below the belt
safari
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- snorkeling: Vakarufalhi Island Resort holidays can include island hopping and snorkeling safaris.
- walk: Walking safaris are possible in the forests on the periphery of the park.
Adjective modifier
- husky: Choose from three 2-hour optional activities: an exciting snowmobile or husky sledge safari or perhaps try your hand at driving reindeer?
- undersea: An undersea safari through the oceans of the world.
- 4wd: Here you have the option of taking a 4WD jeep safari with Bedouin guides.
- camel: We booked a camel safari in two weeks time.
- overland: We enter Zimbabwe and travel to Harare where we spend two nights to round off the first leg of the Savanna Dawn overland safari.
- African: The classic African safari, feeding the troops with your rifle.
Modifies a noun
- lodge: You can chose to stay in luxury African safari lodges or budget national parks accommodation.
- park: Alicante Safari Parks There are 2 main safari parks within easy driving distance of Alicante, & both are located in Alicante province itself.
- supper: Sat 6th Oct Bus tour in the afternoon ( BK ), safari supper in the evening ( HN ).
- tent: You will stay in safari style tents or A-frame structures made of reeds.
- camp: We'll return to our safari camp for the night.
- holiday: Your chance to win the safari holiday of a lifetime!
Noun used with modifier
- jeep: A one-day jeep safari is included at the end of the trip.
- snowmobile: Other Winter Activities: Cross-country skiing, dog sledding, ice fishing, reindeer safaris, snowmobile safaris, snow shoeing.
- liveaboard: New Red Sea diving regulations Monday 14th March 2005 Have you booked to go on a liveaboard safari?
- minibeast: Children have become explorers in a minibeast safari, tracking down what creepy crawlies are to be found.
- reindeer: Perhaps on a reindeer safari, by snowmobile, snow shoe or the ultimate - by husky sledge.
- horseback: Then you should learn how to lead horseback safari!
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