expedition
noun
ex·pe·di·tion
ˌek-spə-ˈdi-shən 
1
a
: a journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose
b
: the group of persons making such a journey
2
: efficient promptness : speed
3
: a sending or setting forth
Examples of expedition in a Sentence
a scientific expedition to Antarctica
an avid mountain climber, always on an expedition to some far-off corner of the world
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Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The three expeditions resulted in documentation of the site and the recovery of possible evidence, including possible human remains, the DPAA said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The experience leans heavily into expedition-style programming, pairing luxury comforts with scientific engagement.
—Malika Bowling, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to his contributions to genomics, Venter led the World Ocean Sampling expedition in metagenomics, revealing extraordinary microbial diversity.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for expedition
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“Expedition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expedition. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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expedition
noun
ex·pe·di·tion
ˌek-spə-ˈdish-ən
1
a
: a journey or trip undertaken for a specific purpose (as war or exploring)
b
: a group making such a journey
2
: prompt handling of what needs to be done
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