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
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On the border of Argentina and Brazil, a speedboat safari cuts through the lower portion of Iguazú Falls.
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Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
This is followed by a dinner in Angkor Wat, wandering Jaipur, the Taj Mahal, a safari in Kenya, and exploring ancient Greece in Athens.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
His prizes: a safari in the Masai Mara, Kenya, with Alex Walker's Serian and a unique, handmade trophy from the WonderWorkshop in Tanzania.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Privileged but sad teen Sergei Kravinoff (Levi Miller) is attacked by a lion on a hunting safari with his Russian gangster father, Nikolai (Russell Crowe).
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
This is followed by a dinner in Angkor Wat, wandering Jaipur, the Taj Mahal, a safari in Kenya, and exploring ancient Greece in Athens.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2024
His prizes: a safari in the Masai Mara, Kenya, with Alex Walker's Serian and a unique, handmade trophy from the WonderWorkshop in Tanzania.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Movies Review: ‘Madame Web’ weaves its way into primo ridiculousness, but Dakota Johnson fans should see it
Feb. 13, 2024
Privileged but sad teen Sergei Kravinoff (Levi Miller) is attacked by a lion on a hunting safari with his Russian gangster father, Nikolai (Russell Crowe).
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
sə-ˈfär-ē 
-ˈfar-
: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
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