expeditions
nounUK /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
US /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
Trips made by people to explore or find out about a place.
The scientists went on several expeditions to study the rainforest.
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2. Organized groups of people who go on a trip for a special purpose.
Two expeditions were sent to the North Pole.
3. The act of traveling somewhere with a clear goal.
Their expedition to the mountain took three weeks.
4. A short trip taken for a particular reason, often fun or practical.
We made a quick expedition to the store for snacks.