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ʒən, -ʃən noun
1.
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.
2.
a trip on a train, ship, etc., at a reduced rate: weekend excursions to mountain resorts.
3.
the group of persons making such a journey: an excursion of tourists.
4.
a deviation or digression: excursions into futile philosophizing.
5.
Physics. the displacement of a body or a point from a mean position or neutral value, as in an oscillation.
verb (used without object)
9.
to go on or take an excursion.
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adjective
10.
of, pertaining to, or intended for use on excursions: an excursion fare; an excursion bus.
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excursion (ɪkˈskɜːʃən, -ʒən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a short outward and return journey, esp for relaxation, sightseeing, etc; outing |
| 2. | a group of people going on such a journey |
| 3. | (modifier) of or relating to special reduced rates offered on certain journeys by rail: an excursion ticket |
| 4. | a digression or deviation; diversion: an excursion into politics |
| 5. | (formerly) a raid or attack |
| 6. | physics |
| a. a movement from an equilibrium position, as in an oscillation | |
| b. the magnitude of this displacement | |
| 7. | the normal movement of a movable bodily organ or part from its resting position, such as the lateral movement of the lower jaw |
| 8. | machinery the locus of a point on a moving part, esp the deflection of a whirling shaft |
| [C16: from Latin excursiō an attack, from excurrere to run out, from currere to run] | |
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Word Origin & History
excursion
1570s, "a deviation in argument," from L. excursionem (nom. excursio) "a running forth, excursion," from excursum, pp. of excurrere "run out," from ex- "out" + currere "to run" (see current). Sense of "journey" recorded in English by 1660s.
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Example sentences
Kindly put some more photos of your excursion online.
Thoroughly read the details of each excursion before booking the adventure.
Its initial success was due partly to its novelty and partly to the wide interest which the excursion itself had excited.
Excursion trains were organized to move crowds to the scene.
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