jaunt

[ jawnt, jahnt ]

noun

1. a short journey, especially one taken for pleasure.

verb (used without object)

1. to make a short journey.

jaunt

/ dʒɔːnt /

noun

1. a short pleasurable excursion; outing

verb

1. intr to go on such an excursion

Derived Forms

• ˈjauntingly, adverb

Other Words From

• jaunting·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaunt¹

First recorded in 1560–70; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of jaunt¹

C16: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

Saakwa-Mante, who is listed in court records as about 20 years old, confirmed to agents that she owned the suitcase and outlined the global jaunt to meet her boyfriend.

From Los Angeles Times

This 2-mile jaunt in Pasadena takes you away from the busy Rose Bowl loop to a quieter path.

From Los Angeles Times

“I was a lot older than he, but I was so impressed,” said Castelo, who spoke outside his home after his daily horse-back jaunt through the desert.

From Los Angeles Times

And yet there’s still much to adore about an afternoon jaunt through a filmmaking campus.

From Los Angeles Times

The 34-year-old will now take a well-deserved break, before firing up the tour for one last jaunt across the US and Canada in the autumn.

From BBC

Related Words

• excursion
• jog
• journey
• junket
• picnic
• ramble
• safari
• stroll
• trek