day-trip

[ dey-trip ]

verb (used without object)

, day-tripped, day-trip·ping,

1. to travel as a day-tripper.

day trip

noun

1. a journey made to and from a place within one day

Derived Forms

• ˈday-ˌtripper, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of day-trip¹

Back formation from day-tripper

Example Sentences

As the series has continued, our D.A.A.M. duo has valiantly taken on arduous day-trip research: outings via ferry rides, Amtrak or not-too-far drives with dinner and a movie waiting on the other side.

From Seattle Times

The borough’s small-town charm and small-business merchants have made its Main Street a day-trip destination.

From Seattle Times

From July 1 to Aug. 15, the requirement applies to all day-trip visitors, whether on weekends or weekdays.

From Los Angeles Times

D.A.A.M. has set out on a series of day-trip adventures — to Port Townsend, Tacoma and now Edmonds.

From Seattle Times

The 30-year-old says she decided to stay put this Golden Week, instead taking only a day-trip with her friends to the outskirts of Beijing, where she lives.

From BBC

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