field trips

Definition of field tripsnext
plural of field trip
as in excursions
a trip to a place (such as a museum or zoo) that is made by students to learn about something We took a class field trip to the power plant.

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Recent Examples of field trips There will also be no school field trips. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026 Anne Arundel County will do the same in addition to postponing various afternoon programs and field trips. John Romero, Baltimore Sun, 15 Mar. 2026 Some guest presentations and field trips will also continue into the coming weeks. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 The center is also set to host field trips. Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026 Its calendar lists events including school field trips and u-pick citrus and blueberry seasons. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026 In addition to birthday parties, Potter’s Haven regularly hosts bridal showers, baby showers, team-building events for businesses and field trips. Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026 Frequent volunteer for classroom help and field trips. Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026 This is a popular destination for school field trips. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for field trips
Noun
  • Camp Sarika coordinates excursions with expert Arizona, Utah, and Navajo guides who have thousands of hikes and decades of experience under their belt.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The journalist says the best excursions with kids in tow are EdVenture Columbia, the South Carolina State Museum, the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, and Finlay Park.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Undocumented immigrants were among those gaining coverage, which provided access to regular doctor visits and preventative care .
    Andrew Graham March 9, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Clinical visits, gasoline, transportation, and food, some as costly takeout meals purchased outside of regular grocery budgets, can adversely impact family finances.
    Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Field trips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/field%20trips. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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