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noun / verb

trip

TRIP/trɪp/

A journey away from one's starting place.

The traveler takes a trip to the lighthouse before returning home.

Three linked vignettes show the same traveler leaving his house with a backpack, visiting a coastal lighthouse, and returning through the same house gate.
Etymology
tripOld Frenchjump or dance around

Old French triper describes jumping or dancing around, behind the English verb for light, nimble movement. The noun later meant a short journey, but the exact connection between these senses is uncertain.

In context

Cool Worlds12:18
With that in mind, recall that a round trip to Alpha Centauri would take seven years for the crew.
A Journey to the End of the Universe

More examples

  • I need to make a quick trip to the store.
  • Her job involves frequent business trips.
  • The return trip takes about three hours.

Forms

trip · trips · tripped · tripping

Similar words

journey
Emphasizes travel itself, often over a considerable distance.
excursion
Usually means a short outing for pleasure or exploration.