How to Use excursion in a Sentence

excursion

noun
  • They went on a brief excursion to the coast.
  • The excursion on the bridges will last between two and three hours and include a 30-minute hike to the bridges.
    Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Here, Fahy breaks down her thoughts on the finale, Daphne and Ethan’s excursion and more.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Find the one that’s right for you — and enjoy all the extra room on your next excursion.
    Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 7 June 2022
  • But on March 27, the group of eight tourists were late to return to the ship for the all aboard time of 3 p.m. from a private excursion on the island.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 2 Apr. 2024
  • While the excursion doesn’t quite go as planned, Jace faces his past with help from Sofi, and Alex digs deep to help her squad.
    Jacob Siegal, BGR, 18 Oct. 2022
  • An excursion more than a trip, but one with a feeling that will last.
    John Branch Tasneem Alsultan, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2022
  • Boats ferry snorkelers to and from Looe Key three times a day for the 1.5-hour excursion.
    Nancy Depalma, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The excursion begins in the Banff Gondola as the sun sets and night rises.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Your source for lessons and excursions is Redding’s The Fly Shop, famous in its own right for four decades.
    Janet Fullwood, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024
  • See more about this train, and all its available excursions at conwayscenic.com.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Krueger took in the stunning glacier views from the deck of his Alaska cruise and saw the ship’s stage shows, while his wife and her friends did the more taxing excursions.
    Melinda Fulmer, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
  • The series starts with a tourist reeling in a human arm on an excursion.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 13 Aug. 2024
  • There are additional trails near the falls for those looking to add a few more miles to the excursion.
    Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 22 May 2024
  • This is not an excursion to a campsite or a treasure hunt.
    Heidi Godman, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2023
  • And exploring on foot – along with the odd two-wheeled excursion to feel like a local – is the best way to absorb it.
    Duncan Madden, Forbes, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Crowds and prices for hotels and excursions also vary throughout the year.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2023
  • Since that excursion to Keizer in May, the Lions didn’t lose a single game.
    oregonlive, 7 June 2022
  • Something goes wrong, the toddler sets up a ruckus and an excursion is ruined.
    Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
  • But the highlight was a late-night star-gazing excursion.
    Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 26 Aug. 2022
  • The contest’s best-of-show grand prize winner will receive a 2.5-hour private 4x4 excursion in the park.
    Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The couples spent time together on the cruise, though the Mahs weren't with the Trusdales on the excursion that turned dangerous.
    Tim Hrenchir, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2022
  • The change meant many details of the cruise weren’t settled until the last minute, including an excursion to tour a glacier.
    Jacob Passy, WSJ, 24 May 2022
  • This is the perfect time for excursions to local villages or hikes on the island.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Only the most able signed up for the jungle excursion, and those who did took precautions.
    Virginia Hammerle, Dallas News, 23 Apr. 2023
  • The excursion includes a tour of the national park led by an expert ranger.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 July 2024
  • The last highlight of the excursion is the building of the Artem military concern, which was hit twice by missiles.
    Yulia Drozd, ABC News, 1 June 2022
  • For the excursion, Fox and Kelly each put forth their own unique take on slouchy fall outerwear.
    Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Oct. 2022
  • On excursions led by the park’s astronomy rangers, visitors can check out thousands of stars, see a horizon-to-horizon view of the Milky Way, and glimpse both Venus and Jupiter.
    Nile Cappello, AFAR Media, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Duckworth, an avid cruiser himself, says to make a verbal agreement (before the ship leaves the port) that family members are free to explore on their own, whether on board or on an off-board excursion.
    Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024

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