Synonyms for

Expedition

Verb / ˌekspʌˈdɪʃʌn / Another word for expedition — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a journey or voyage undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, scientific research, or military activity

Synonyms & similar words

expeditiousness pleasuretrip excursion sashay despatch junket outing jaunt hostileexpedition militaryexpedition dispatch journey voyage mission quest campaign undertaking excursion adventure trip outing pilgrimage tour trek travel peregrination jaunt odyssey enterprise assignment errand

Synonyms by register

Formal

voyage journey quest undertaking enterprise

Informal

trip outing jaunt trek

Literary

peregrination pilgrimage odyssey

Antonyms

rest idleness inactivity stagnation settlement stay halt

Common collocations

  • scientific expedition
  • military expedition
  • expedition team
  • expedition leader
  • polar expedition
  • jungle expedition
  • return from expedition
  • successful expedition

Word family

noun expedition
verb expedite
adjective expeditious
adverb expeditiously

Usage note

Often used for organized journeys with a specific purpose, such as scientific research or exploration. 'Expedite' and 'expeditious' relate to speed and efficiency, which is a related but distinct meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The group of scientists went on an expedition to study the rainforest.
  2. The soldiers were sent on an expedition to find the enemy's base.
  3. We planned an expedition to climb the highest mountain in the world.
  4. The team's expedition to the North Pole was successful.
  5. The explorer's expedition to the Amazon was full of danger.

Quotes

  • The best journeys in life are those that answer questions you never thought to ask. - Rich Ridgeway
  • The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams. - Oprah Winfrey
  • A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step. - Lao Tzu

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