safari

[ suh-fahr-ee ]

noun

, plural sa·fa·ris.

1. a journey or expedition, for hunting, exploration, or investigation, especially in eastern Africa.
2. the hunters, guides, vehicles, equipment, etc., forming such an expedition.
3. any long or adventurous journey or expedition.

verb (used without object)

, sa·fa·ried, sa·fa·ri·ing.

1. to go on a safari.

safari

/ səˈfɑːrɪ /

noun

1. an overland journey or hunting expedition, esp in Africa
2. any recreational journey or expedition
3. the people, animals, etc, that go on the expedition

Word History and Origins

Origin of safari¹

1885–90; < Swahili < Arabic safar journey

Word History and Origins

Origin of safari¹

C19: from Swahili: journey, from Arabic safarīya, from safara to travel

Example Sentences

Woburn Safari Park described the eastern mountain bongo calf's birth as hugely important for global conservation.

From BBC

South Lakes Safari Zoo in Cumbria was taken over by a new board of directors in 2017, who promised to change things for the better.

From BBC

“I love animals, always have done, and a long time ago I was a trainee safari guide in Botswana so for me it’s fairly natural. We’re very lucky to have such a well-behaved little lady as Bridget, who comes on in the closing scene.”

From BBC

It was an African safari sketch, which ran about six minutes long and included sound effects created by crunching potato chips.

From Los Angeles Times

I went on safari once, and I wanted to see the lions of the Sabi Sands.

From Salon

Related Words

• trek