day trip
noun
: a journey in which a person goes to visit a place and then returns home on the same day
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The decision follows confirmation that the Sussexes would not be provided with tax-payer funded police security during the five-day trip.
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Anika Reed,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
One flight attendant was able to fit enough clothes for a seven-day trip in the Hanke 14-inch Underseat Carry-on, proving its status as a tiny-but-mighty travel bag made to last for years.
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Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
This route is perfect for a multi-day trip, with luggage-transfer services and bike-friendly hotels that make the journey easy and enjoyable.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The scouts, from Troops 73 and 12, were on their way back from a 10-day trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
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The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
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Anika Reed,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
One flight attendant was able to fit enough clothes for a seven-day trip in the Hanke 14-inch Underseat Carry-on, proving its status as a tiny-but-mighty travel bag made to last for years.
—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
This route is perfect for a multi-day trip, with luggage-transfer services and bike-friendly hotels that make the journey easy and enjoyable.
—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The scouts, from Troops 73 and 12, were on their way back from a 10-day trip to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for day trip
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“Day trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/day%20trip. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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