excursion
noun
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In Latin, the prefix ex- means "out of" and the verb currere means "to run." When the two are put together, they form the verb excurrere, literally "to run out" or "to extend." Excurrere gave rise not only to excursion but also to excurrent (an adjective for things having channels or currents that run outward) and excursus (meaning "an appendix or digression that contains further exposition of some point or topic"). Other words deriving from currere include corridor, curriculum, and among newer words, parkour.
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David Unsworth, Fox News, 20 Apr. 2024
Intrepid Travel and Extraordinary Journeys offer a variety of Tanzania safaris and excursions.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2024
For instance, one team member dedicated to my care during my stay had just returned from a year-long excursion to Uganda to study their traditional postnatal care practices.
—Rivea Ruff, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
Over the many brunches, Cosmopolitans and city excursions that Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte and Samantha share, Carrie tends to shift conversations to revolve around her problems.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
But on March 27, the group of eight tourists were late to return to the ship for the all aboard time of 3 p.m. from a private excursion on the island.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
The resort also offers a Kids Club with half-day excursions that include jungle ecology lessons and wildlife spotting.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Safari from a cruise Norwegian Dawn stopped at four ports in South Africa, three of which offered safari experiences as shore excursions.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2024
The club raised $1,200 for their excursions at a recent Bart Hall show that featured fishing, boating and hunting at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
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“Excursion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excursion. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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excursion
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from Latin excursio, excursion- "a going out," from excurrere "to run out, make an excursion, extend," from ex- "out, forth" and currere "to run" — related to current
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