side trip

noun

1. a brief excursion off the main route of an itinerary, as to visit a particular person or place.

Other Words From

• side tripper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of side trip¹

An Americanism dating back to 1820–30

Example Sentences

The town and hotel became a popular side trip for travelers making their way from Portland to Seattle by train in the early 20th century.

From Seattle Times

Then, hop back into the car for a side trip to the Bug and Reptile Museum, a small building with dozens of well-curated slithery things — snakes, insects, lizards and more.

From Seattle Times

The dam site is within view of the Pak Ou caves, home to hundreds of Buddha statues and a popular side trip for tourists visiting Luang Prabang.

From Seattle Times

The name “poinsettia” comes from the amateur botanist and statesman Joel Roberts Poinsett, who happened upon the plant in 1828 on a side trip during his tenure as the first U.S. minister to a newly independent Mexico.

From Washington Times

The name “poinsettia” comes from the amateur botanist and statesman Joel Roberts Poinsett, who happened upon the plant in 1828 on a side trip during his tenure as the first U.S. minister to a newly independent Mexico.

From Seattle Times