1
as in tour
a short trip for pleasure
our weekend excursions have encompassed virtually all parts of our home state
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in tangent
a departure from the subject under consideration
the professor's frequent and sometimes far-ranging excursions in his lectures are the stuff of campus legend
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of excursion
The holiday represents a time when people will gather for cookouts, beach excursions and social gatherings.
—
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
During chilly morning boat excursions, hot water bottles appeared on our seats.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Tiffany Slaton, from Jeffersonville, Georgia, was on a solo camping trip and had stayed in regular contact with her family during her excursion, officials said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 15 May 2025
Her lessons are comical and their related excursions endearing: Santa Monica shares tips about different positions and offers pointers on incorporating toys.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for excursion
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 May 2025
During chilly morning boat excursions, hot water bottles appeared on our seats.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
Tiffany Slaton, from Jeffersonville, Georgia, was on a solo camping trip and had stayed in regular contact with her family during her excursion, officials said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 15 May 2025
Her lessons are comical and their related excursions endearing: Santa Monica shares tips about different positions and offers pointers on incorporating toys.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for excursion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excursion
Noun
-
The North American leg of Linkin Park’s upcoming tour is set to kick off July 29 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 June 2025
-
The financial machinery behind a blockbuster tour is massive — and expensive.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
The research tree sprawls out in multiple directions, winding around on different tangents.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
-
Be prepared for tangents, attempts at context, and an understanding that everyone involved wanted to be a success at the world’s strangest superclub — if only for a bit.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
The power plant allows the car to cover zero to 60 mph in 13 seconds, a downright leisurely jaunt by today’s standards.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
23 May 2025
-
Eat, Play, Love: London Just a quick jaunt through the Chunnel, London awaits for another half of the eat, play, love escape.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
The end of the four-day expedition was bittersweet.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
-
The expedition includes tastings of 12 wines at their respective locations, a traditional morning snack, and a three-course lunch in one of the top restaurants in the village of Kurtatsch.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
-
Mercury in Gemini increases your desire for mental quests and spontaneous outings.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
-
The nonprofit organization offers classes, recreation and social outings, but may be best known for its vocational programs.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Excursion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excursion. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share