A short journey or trip, especially one taken as a leisure activity
“Mordochai went on a quick excursion to Genoa and Venice to procure glass beads, an item highly prized in Africa.”
A short or leisurely walk or stroll
“Foreboding as this was, though, I decided to put my mind to rest and take a short excursion down the next one of these roads that I found, for humor's sake if nothing else.”
A departure from the subject, course, or idea at hand
“Pardon this long excursion. It is due to the profound effect of your article on my mind, memories and feelings.”
A group of people taking part in a particular activity or trip
“It is undeniable that a person seems temporarily to change his nature when he becomes part of an excursion.”
Any activity by an astronaut outside of a spacecraft or space station in space
An event or item that is out of the ordinary and gives great pleasure
An occasion when a packed meal is eaten outdoors, especially during an outing to the countryside
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