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Definition excursion in American English

excursion noun

[countable] noun
/ɪkˈskɜrʒ(ə)n/
1

a short trip that you take for pleasure

Example

my Saturday morning excursion into town

Synonyms and related words
1.1

a short visit to an interesting place arranged by a tourist organization, often as part of a vacation

Example

a one-day excursion to the Grand Canyon

Definition excursion in American English