Trips: meaning, definitions and examples

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trips

 

[ trɪps ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

travel

A journey or excursion, especially for pleasure.

Synonyms

excursion, journey, tour, voyage

Examples of usage

  • We are planning a trip to Europe next summer.
  • I love going on road trips with my friends.
Context #2 | Noun

slip or stumble

An instance of losing one's balance and falling.

Synonyms

fall, slip, stumble

Examples of usage

  • She had a bad trip and fell down the stairs.
  • Be careful not to trip on that step.
Context #3 | Verb

cause to stumble

To cause someone to lose their balance and fall.

Synonyms

fall, slip, stumble

Examples of usage

  • The rug tripped me up and I fell.
  • She intentionally tripped him as he walked by.

Translations

Translations of the word "trips" in other languages:

🇵🇹 viagens

🇮🇳 यात्राएं

🇩🇪 Reisen

🇮🇩 perjalanan

🇺🇦 подорожі

🇵🇱 podróże

🇯🇵 旅行

🇫🇷 voyages

🇪🇸 viajes

🇹🇷 seyahatler

🇰🇷 여행

🇸🇦 رحلات

🇨🇿 cesty

🇸🇰 cesty

🇨🇳 旅行

🇸🇮 potovanja

🇮🇸 ferðir

🇰🇿 сапарлар

🇬🇪 მოგზაურობები

🇦🇿 səyahətlər

🇲🇽 viajes

Etymology

The word 'trip' originated from the Middle English 'trippen', which meant 'to step lightly or quickly'. It evolved over time to refer to a journey or excursion. The use of 'trip' to describe a stumble or fall dates back to the 16th century, adding a second layer of meaning to the word. Today, 'trip' is commonly used in both contexts, reflecting its diverse history and multifaceted nature.

See also: trip, triplet, trippy.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,303 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.