excursions

Meanings

• Noun

  A journey or outing, typically one taken to provide enjoyment or recreation.

  - "She went on an excursion to the countryside."
  - "The excursion included a visit to a vineyard."

• Noun

  A journey made by a ship or plane for the purpose of exploring or trading.

  - "The explorer led several excursions to discover new lands."
  - "The company organized an excursion to the Far East to expand its business."

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Synonyms

journey , trip , digression , excursus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with excursions
excursions , recessions , accessions , impressions

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Variants

List of all variants of excursions that leads to same result
excursion , excursions , alarums and excursions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'excursur' meaning 'to run out', 'to go out'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest excursion train journey in the world is the Trans-Siberian Railway, which takes 7 days and 3 hours to travel from Moscow to Vladivostok.

2. The term 'excursion' was first used in the English language in the late 15th century.

3. In space exploration, an excursion refers to a short trip outside a spacecraft, such as during a spacewalk.

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Related Concepts

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1. tour: A series of trips or visits, usually to places of interest, taken by a group of people.

2. vacation: A period of time spent away from work, usually for rest and recreation.

3. adventure: An exciting or unusual experience.

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Culture

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Excursions have been a popular form of recreation since ancient times. In literature, excursions are often depicted as a means of escape from the mundane or as a way to broaden one's horizons. In art, excursions are often depicted as scenic journeys or explorations. In music, the term 'excursion' is used to describe a departure from the norm or a deviation from the expected.

How to Memorize "excursions"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people on a boat, exploring new lands and discovering new things.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'excursion' as meaning 'journey' or 'outing'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'excursion' starts with the letter 'ex', which can help you remember the word means 'to run out' or 'to go out'.

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