foray

[ fawr-ey, for-ey ]

noun

1. a quick raid, usually for the purpose of taking plunder:

   Vikings made a foray on the port.

   Synonyms: sortie, incursion, invasion, assault, attack

2. a quick, sudden attack:

   The defenders made a foray outside the walls.

3. an initial venture:

   a successful foray into politics.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a raid; pillage; maraud.
2. to invade or make one's way, as for profit or adventure:

   foreign industries foraying into U.S. markets.

verb (used with object)

1. to ravage in search of plunder; pillage.

foray

/ ˈfɒreɪ /

noun

1. a short raid or incursion
2. a first attempt or new undertaking

verb

1. to raid or ravage (a town, district, etc)

Derived Forms

• ˈforayer, noun

Other Words From

• foray·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of foray¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English forraien, apparently by back formation from forrayour, forreour, forrier, from Old French forrier, fourrier, equivalent to fo(u)rr(er), derivative of fuerre “provender” ( forage ) + -ier -ier ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of foray¹

C14: from forrayen to pillage, from Old French forreier , from forrier forager, from fuerre fodder; see forage

Example Sentences

The event was Netflix’s first foray into streaming a live sporting event, and many viewers complained on social media about losing the feed and buffering.

From Los Angeles Times

It was the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing and was free for subscribers, but a number of viewers took to social media to complain about tech glitches.

From BBC

Paul says 120 million viewers watched it live globally on Netflix - in the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing - but it was a poor look for the sport.

From BBC

It marks the platform's long-awaited foray into the sale cheaper goods with lengthier shipping times - a business model which has spurred the rise of Chinese-owned e-commerce apps.

From BBC

Tata's foray into building a safe, affordable car turned out to be a disappointment.

From BBC

Related Words

• inroad
• invasion
• raid