Excursion (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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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. the displacement of a body or a point from a mean position or neutral value, as in an oscillation.
  6. an accidental increase in the power level of a reactor, usually forcing its emergency shutdown.
  7. Machinery.
    • the range of stroke of any moving part.
    • the stroke itself.
  8. a sally or raid.
verb (used without object)
  1. to go on or take an excursion.
adjective
  1. of, relating to, or intended for use on excursions: an excursion fare; an excursion bus.
noun
  1. a short outward and return journey, esp for relaxation, sightseeing, etc; outing
  2. a group of people going on such a journey
  3. of or relating to special reduced rates offered on certain journeys by rail
  4. a digression or deviation; diversion
  5. (formerly) a raid or attack
  6. physics
    • a movement from an equilibrium position, as in an oscillation
    • 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. the locus of a point on a moving part, esp the deflection of a whirling shaft
Excursion (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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