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trip

/trɪp/

[/trɪp/]

short journey

Beginnernoun

Definition

A journey to a place and back again, often for a short time or for a purpose.

Example

They took a short weekend trip to the coast to escape the busy city.

They took a short weekend trip to the coast to escape the busy city.

Etymology

From Middle English 'trippen', to step lightly, of Germanic origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Very common everyday travel word.

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