Expedition

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛdɪʃən/

Definitions of expedition

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

Example Sentences

A1 The school organized an expedition to the zoo for the students.

A2 During the expedition, we saw many different species of birds.

B1 The archaeological expedition uncovered ancient artifacts buried in the desert.

B2 The scientific expedition to Antarctica was a challenging but rewarding experience.

C1 The expedition team spent months planning their journey to the summit of Mount Everest.

C2 The expedition leader was praised for his exceptional leadership skills in guiding the team through treacherous terrain.

Examples of expedition in a Sentence

formal The scientific expedition set out to explore the uncharted territory.

informal We're going on an expedition to find the best hiking trails in the area.

slang Let's go on a wild expedition and see where the night takes us!

figurative Embarking on a new business venture can feel like a risky expedition into the unknown.

Grammatical Forms of expedition

plural

expeditions

comparative

more expeditions

superlative

most expeditions

present tense

expedition

future tense

will expedition

perfect tense

have expeditioned

continuous tense

is expeditioning

singular

expedition

positive degree

expedition

infinitive

to expedition

gerund

expeditioning

participle

expeditioned

Origin and Evolution of expedition

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'expedition' originated from the Latin word 'expeditio', which means a military campaign or journey.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'expedition' has evolved to encompass not just military campaigns but also any organized journey or trip, often with a specific purpose or goal in mind.