excursion

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. when an aircraft accidentally slides or rolls off the runway.

n. an incident where an aircraft exits the runway surface during takeoff, landing, or taxiing.

“The airport was closed for two hours following a minor runway excursion during a heavy storm.”

“The safety board investigated the excursion, citing standing water on the runway and excessive crosswinds as contributing factors.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Formal

n. a short time when you talk or think about something different from your main topic.

n. a temporary deviation from a regular course, pattern, or subject of discussion.

“After a brief excursion into politics, the professor returned to the main topic of the lecture.”

“The author's lengthy excursion into the history of the town felt unnecessary to the overall plot of the novel.”

C2 · Proficiency Archaic

v. to go on a short trip for pleasure.

v. to engage in a recreational outing or brief journey.

“In the summer, the families would excursion to the coast for the fresh air.”

“The Victorian travelers would frequently excursion into the countryside to document rare botanical specimens.”