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What is the difference between excursion and jaunt?

excursion | jaunt |

As nouns the difference between excursion and jaunt

is that excursion is a brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way while jaunt is a wearisome journey.

As a verb jaunt is

to ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion.

excursion

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A brief recreational trip; a journey out of the usual way.
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    Derived terms

    * alarums and excursions * excursion steamer

    Related terms

    * excursus

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    jaunt

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (archaic) A wearisome journey.
  • * Our Savior, meek, and with untroubled mind After his aëry jaunt , though hurried sore. Hungry and cold, betook him to his rest. - Milton
  • A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment; a ramble; a short journey.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To ramble here and there; to stroll; to make an excursion.
  • To ride on a jaunting car.
  • (obsolete) To jolt; to jounce.
    • (Bale)

    Derived terms

    * jaunting car

    Anagrams

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