What does TRIPS mean?

Trips Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

Definitions

Noun: a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure.

Verb: catch ones foot on something and stumble or fall.

Pronunciations

US: /trɪps/

UK: /trɪps/

Origin and Usage

The word "trips" originated from the Old English word "treppan" which means "to step, tread, or trample".

As a noun, "trips" is commonly used to refer to a journey or excursion, usually for pleasure or vacation. As a verb, it is used to describe the act of stumbling or falling after catching ones foot on something.

Synonyms

Noun: journey, excursion, voyage, tour, expedition

Verb: stumble, fall, lose balance, slip, trip over

Related Words

strip, scrip, crisp, drips, grips

Example Sentences

Noun: She took several trips to Europe last year.

Verb: He trips over the uneven pavement and falls to the ground.