trip
Translation
trip, journey, stumble
Examples
We took a trip to the mountains.
We took a trip to the mountains.
How was your trip to New York?
How was your trip to New York?
It was a short business trip.
It was a short business trip.
Grammar Patterns
a trip to ((a place)) a journey to a specific location We're planning a trip to Italy.
to go on/take a trip to travel somewhere They went on a trip last summer.
a business/school/day trip a journey for a specific purpose It was a short business trip.
Similar Words
Synonyms: journey, excursion, outing
Etymology
From Middle English 'trippen' (to step lightly, stumble). The sense of 'journey' developed from the idea of covering ground.
Memory Tips
Picture yourself 'tripping' over your suitcase because you're so excited for your 'trip' (journey). The word can also be a verb meaning 'to stumble'.