expedition

noun

ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shən How to pronounce expedition (audio)
Definition of expeditionnext
as in trip
a going from one place to another usually of some distance an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world

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How does the noun expedition contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of expedition are dispatch, haste, hurry, and speed. While all these words mean "quickness in movement or action," expedition and dispatch both imply speed and efficiency in handling affairs but expedition stresses ease or efficiency of performance and dispatch stresses promptness in concluding matters.

the case came to trial with expedition
paid bills with dispatch

When might haste be a better fit than expedition?

While the synonyms haste and expedition are close in meaning, haste applies to personal action and implies urgency and precipitancy and often rashness.

marry in haste

When can hurry be used instead of expedition?

Although the words hurry and expedition have much in common, hurry often has a strong suggestion of agitated bustle or confusion.

in the hurry of departure she forgot her toothbrush

When could speed be used to replace expedition?

In some situations, the words speed and expedition are roughly equivalent. However, speed suggests swift efficiency in movement or action.

exercises to increase your reading speed

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of expedition Olivia Munn is not particularly over the moon about Blue Origin's all-female space expedition. —EW.com, 4 Apr. 2025 The first Fram Arctic expedition under legendary Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen took three years in the late nineteenth century. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 This 245-passenger expedition vessel transports passengers to the geographic North Pole and deep Antarctic regions. —Passport By Forbeslife, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025 With ongoing marine research in the works, Cameron’s fascination with the deep has yielded a new expedition series, OceanXplorers, whose first season debuted in 2024—Cousteau redux? —Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for expedition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expedition
  1. trip
  2. journey
  3. trek
  4. excursion
Noun
  • My new favorite piece for any work trip is The Ultimate Muse Long Sleeve Collared Mini Dress because of how flattering the fit is.
    — Sarah Boyd, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Andy Pages’ struggles were noteworthy enough that the rookie was given a day off this week before slugging two home runs to cap the recent trip.
    — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of trip
Noun
  • His journey was captured in a recent documentary titled Punt on RTE Player, an Irish public service broadcaster.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Erivo closed her speech with a powerful dedication to those feeling lost and uncertain in their journeys.
    — Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of journey
Noun
  • Ado is also about to kick off an unprecedented tour that will take her to 33 cities around the world and draw over 500,000 fans, the biggest global trek by a Japanese artist ever.
    — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Nearby trails for hikers include the trek to Kootenai Falls and Swinging Bridge.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Definition of trek
Noun
  • Their work has included three spacewalks — including a record-breaking excursion outside of the space station, and conducting a sweeping range of experiments.
    — Andrew Jones, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • She was later spotted holding hands with Charlie Gooch during a Valentine's Day excursion in London the following year.
    — Jen Juneau, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Definition of excursion

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