jaunt
Translation
jaunt, excursion, outing
Examples
They went on a jaunt to the countryside.
They went on a jaunt to the countryside.
Grammar Patterns
a jaunt ((to a place)) a short trip for pleasure to a place They went on a jaunt to the countryside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excursion, trip, outing
Etymology
From Old French 'jancer' (to jolt, as a horse). The idea of a bumpy ride evolved into a short trip for pleasure.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'aunt'. Imagine taking a fun, short 'jaunt' to visit your favourite 'aunt'.