Foray (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. a quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder: Vikings made a foray on the port.
  2. a quick, sudden attack: The defenders made a foray outside the walls.
  3. an initial venture: a successful foray into politics.
verb (used without object)
  1. to make a raid; pillage; maraud.
  2. to invade or make one's way, as for profit or adventure: foreign industries foraying into U.S. markets.
verb (used with object)
  1. to ravage in search of plunder; pillage.
noun
  1. a short raid or incursion
  2. a first attempt or new undertaking
verb
  1. to raid or ravage (a town, district, etc)
Foray (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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