safari

noun

sa·​fa·​ri sə-ˈfär-ē 

-ˈfa-rē

1

: the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa

also : such a hunting expedition

2

: journey, expedition

an arctic safari

safari intransitive verb

Examples of safari in a Sentence

He went on a safari in Africa last year.

a group of hunters on safari

Recent Examples on the Web

How to plan a bear safari in Alaska originally appeared on FamilyVacationist.com. —Stephanie Vermillion, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024

Their adventure began with a visit to a monumental Kenyan safari. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2024

The overall winner will snag a one-week safari with Alex Walker's Serian in the Masai Mara. —Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024

Starting this October, Uber Safari will transport riders from Cape Town to the South African wilderness for a big five safari just a few hours’ drive from the city. —Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Swahili, journey, from Arabic safarī of a journey

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing safari

• safari jacket
• safari park
• safari suit

Kids Definition

safari

noun

sa·​fa·​ri sə-ˈfär-ē 

-ˈfar-

: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa