Trip

Definition

Trip refers to a journey or excursion, typically for pleasure, business, or exploration. It can also mean an act of stumbling or losing balance, or, metaphorically, a temporary experience, such as one caused by a drug.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /trɪp/
• Respelling: TRIP

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /trɪp/
• Respelling: TRIP

Etymology

The word "trip" originates from Middle English "trippen," meaning "to move lightly or stumble," which comes from Old French "treper," meaning "to strike or tread." Its use to describe a journey or excursion emerged in the late 17th century.

Derivatives

• Tripping (verb/adjective)
• Tripper (noun)
• Trippy (adjective, informal)
• Day trip (noun)
• Road trip (noun)

Synonyms

• Journey
• Excursion
• Expedition

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "trip" is used to describe travel or movement, as in "They planned a weekend trip to the mountains." As a verb, it refers to stumbling or making a journey, for example, "He tripped over a rock," or "They tripped across Europe."

Related Terms

• Travel: The act of moving from one place to another.
• Tour: A journey with planned stops, often for pleasure or business.
• Journey: A longer or more significant trip.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A journey or excursion: Refers to travel for leisure, business, or exploration.
  • Example: "They went on a fishing trip last weekend."
• An act of stumbling or losing balance: Describes a brief loss of footing.
  • Example: "She had a slight trip on the uneven pavement."
• A temporary experience or state, often figuratively: Refers to a unique or unusual experience.
  • Example: "The movie was a real trip with its surreal imagery."

Verb

• To stumble or lose balance: Refers to the physical act of faltering in motion.
  • Example: "He tripped over a loose cable."
• To go on a journey or excursion: Describes the act of traveling or exploring.
  • Example: "They tripped through the countryside last summer."