Ex-cûr'sion, n.

noun

n. [Lat. excursio, Fr. & Sp. excursion, It. escursione.]

A running forth; a setting out from some point; an expedition. “On the enemy excursion made.” Browne. “Far on excursion toward the gates of hell.” Milton.
A trip for pleasure or health; as, an excursion into the country.
A wandering from a subject or main design; digression.

I am not in a scribbling mood, and shall therefore make no excursions. Cowper. Syn.—Journey; tour; ramble; jaunt. See JOURNEY.