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excursion

/ɪkˈskɜːʃən/

/ɪkˈskɜrʒən/

excursionnoun

excursions

/ɪkˈskɜːʃən/

/ɪkˈskɜrʒən/

Translations

We went on an excursion to the ancient ruins.

Мы отправились на экскурсию к древним руинам.

Definitions

A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity.

We went on an excursion to the mountains last weekend.

A deviation from a regular pattern or path.

The sudden excursion in the data graph indicated an anomaly in the system.

A group of people taking such a leisure trip.

The excursion visited the science museum on Friday.

The displacement of a moving part or physical quantity from its neutral or mean position, especially in physics or engineering.

The speaker cone's excursion was limited to prevent distortion.

Synonyms

excursionadjective

/ɪkˈskɜːʃən/

/ɪkˈskɜrʒən/

Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "excursion ticket", "excursion fare".

Definitions

Designed for or relating to an excursion, especially at a reduced rate.

She bought an excursion ticket for the weekend seaside getaway.