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Boat trip

/ˈboʊt trɪp/
nounCEFR A2 (Elementary)Top #4500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A journey or excursion taken on a boat, typically for pleasure, sightseeing, or recreation.

    "We enjoyed a scenic boat trip down the river during our vacation."
  2. 2

    A short water transit from one point to another aboard a vessel.

    "The boat trip to the island takes approximately twenty minutes."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'boat', derived from Old English 'bāt' (ultimately from Proto-Germanic), and 'trip', originating from Middle English 'trippen' (to tread, skip, or journey). Historically used to describe short excursions or voyages over water, the compound has stabilized in modern tourism as a standard descriptor for aquatic leisure.

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