expedition
noun
ex·pe·di·tion
ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shən 
1
a
: a journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose
b
: the group of persons making such a journey
2
: efficient promptness : speed
3
: a sending or setting forth
Examples of expedition in a Sentence
a scientific expedition to Antarctica
an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world
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Natasha Chen, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
Modes of reaching the destination are expanding as Aurora Expeditions joins small-ship pioneers Heritage Expeditions in voyaging to these under-the-radar islands, on its new, state-of-the-art small expedition ship, the Douglas Mawson, from late 2025.
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The outfitter’s two-day, one-night camping trip offers a taste of expedition life—but don’t let the short duration fool you.
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While traditional cruise ships may host thousands of passengers, expedition ships often take no more than 250.
—Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Natasha Chen, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
Modes of reaching the destination are expanding as Aurora Expeditions joins small-ship pioneers Heritage Expeditions in voyaging to these under-the-radar islands, on its new, state-of-the-art small expedition ship, the Douglas Mawson, from late 2025.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
The outfitter’s two-day, one-night camping trip offers a taste of expedition life—but don’t let the short duration fool you.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024
While traditional cruise ships may host thousands of passengers, expedition ships often take no more than 250.
—Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expedition. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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expedition
noun
ex·pe·di·tion
ˌek-spə-ˈdish-ən
1
a
: a journey or trip undertaken for a specific purpose (as war or exploring)
b
: a group making such a journey
2
: prompt handling of what needs to be done
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