TRIP

1. [COUNTABLE] an occasion when you go somewhere and come back again

a fishing/camping/sightseeing trip
trip to:
a trip to Brazil
a bus/train/boat trip:
The boat trip down the Amazon was great.
a business/fishing/shopping trip:
He’s just returned from a fishing trip to Scotland.
a trip abroad/overseas:
My parents are planning their first trip abroad.
make/undertake a trip:
I make about 20 business trips a year.
go on/take a trip (=go somewhere for pleasure):
The whole family went on a trip to Florida.
a day trip (=when you go somewhere and come back again on the same day):
a day trip to Paris

2. [COUNTABLE] [USUALLY SINGULAR] an occasion when you fall because you hit your foot on
something

One little trip on the rug, and down she went.

Synonyms and related words: fall, descent, plunge...

SYNONYMS:

journey a trip from one place to another, often one that is long or difficult: Did you have a tiring
journey?
voyage a long trip, either by sea or in space: a voyage across the Atlantic
travels a series of trips made over a period of time, especially to a place that is far away: essays
based on his travels in South America
flight a trip that involves travelling by plane: How long is the flight to New York?
drive a trip that involves travelling by car: My drive to work only takes 20 minutes.
tour a trip to a place to see specific things of interest: a two-week tour of Italy
crossing a trip from one piece of land to another, across water: an overnight ferry crossing
ride a short trip in a car or bus, or on a bicycle or motorbike: Come on, I’ll give you a ride to
school.
expedition a trip to a very distant place for a long period of time, often with a specific aim such
as scientific research: the first expedition to try to reach the South Pole
outing a short trip made by a group of people, usually lasting less than a day: a school outing to
the science museum
excursion an organized trip for a group of people: The company organized excursions to local
places of interest.

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