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. ... the group of persons making such a journey: an excursion of tourists.

What is excursion and example?

The definition of an excursion is a short outing or trip, generally with a specific purpose. An example of excursion is a safari tour at the zoo. ... A group taking a short pleasure trip together.

What is the correct meaning of excursion?

1a : a going out or forth : expedition. b(1) : a usually brief pleasure trip. (2) : a trip at special reduced rates. 2 : deviation from a direct, definite, or proper course especially : digression needless excursions into abstruse theory.