field trip

noun

Synonyms of field tripnext
: a visit (as to a factory, farm, or museum) made (as by students and a teacher) for purposes of firsthand observation

Examples of field trip in a Sentence

We took a class field trip to the power plant. We went on a field trip.
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The program, open to grades 3 through 12, includes off-site activities and field trips to the museum. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Every year, our parks welcome countless field trips, fanboat tours and fishing expeditions, fueling tourism and connecting locals and visitors to these special places. — Lulu Vilas, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 The impact could also expand to field trips and other educational opportunities. — Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Students are able to participate in industry field trips, job shadowing, career mentoring, mock interviewing, and potential internship or externship opportunities. — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for field trip

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of field trip was in 1926

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field trip

noun
: a visit (as to a factory, farm, or museum) made by students and usually a teacher for purposes of firsthand observation

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