# foray

/ˈfɔɹeɪ/ (US) · /fˈɔːɹeɪ/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/foray
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

a short trip into a new area or a first attempt at a new activity. You use this when you try something different from what you usually do.

For teachers: a brief excursion into a new field of activity or a different territory. Often implies a departure from one's usual expertise or a sudden, short-lived involvement in a specific domain.

## Examples

- The actor's foray into directing was a huge success.
- After years of writing historical fiction, her first foray into science fiction surprised her loyal readers.
- The company's initial foray into the European market was met with skepticism, though they eventually secured a significant share of the regional logistics sector.

## Usage notes

- Often paired with the preposition 'into'.

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