excursion

UK
/ɪkˈskɜːʃən/
US
/ɪkˈskɜrʒən/

Translations

excursionnoun
excursions
pl
UK
/ɪkˈskɜːʃən/
US
/ɪkˈskɜrʒən/
We went on an excursion to the ancient ruins.
Мы отправились на экскурсию к древним руинам.
excursionadjective
UK
/ɪkˈskɜːʃən/
US
/ɪkˈskɜrʒən/
Used attributively before nouns, e.g., "excursion ticket", "excursion fare".

Definitions

excursionnoun
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.
excursionadjective
Designed for or relating to an excursion, especially at a reduced rate.
She bought an excursion ticket for the weekend seaside getaway.