B2
excursion vs outing
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| excursionnoun/ɪkˈskɜːr.ʒən/ | Meaning a short trip, usually made by a group of people, to visit a place for pleasure | Goes with go on an excursion | Example The hotel offers a half-day excursion to the floating market. |
| outingnoun/ˈaʊ.tɪŋ/ | Meaning a short trip made for pleasure, especially with a group of people | Goes with family outing | Example The teacher organized a class outing to the science museum on Friday. |
Which word fits?
1 of 6Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The school was canceled because of rain.