safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
| \ sə-ˈfär-ē
, -ˈfa-rē\
, -ˈfa-rē\
Definition of safari
1
: the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
also
: such a hunting expedition
2
: journey, expedition
an arctic safari
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Examples of safari in a Sentence
He went on a safari in Africa last year.
a group of hunters on safari
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In addition to the service component, the trip included a tour of the historic town of Livingstone, a safari and a visit to Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. — Sam Boyer, cleveland.com, "College Corner, Medina County," 30 Aug. 2019 The expansive four-peaked tent is a cross between rustic circus and chic safari. — al.com, "Take a luxury camping trip to the Great Smoky Mountains," 9 July 2019 Excursions will also be sprinkled in like a walk on the Silk Road, an African evening safari, and glacier walking in Chile. — Selena Barrientos, House Beautiful, "This Airbnb Adventure Takes You to 18 Different Countries in 80 Days," 18 June 2019 Explore the wonders of the Masai Mara on a three-night trip and safari. — USA TODAY, "Deal watch: Three nights in Kenya for $1,420," 27 Feb. 2018 Newsletter Sign-up The attack struck at the heart of a country whose tourism sector, known for breathtaking safaris and white sandy beaches stretching for miles, had finally recovered from the Westgate attack. — Gabriele Steinhauser, WSJ, "Questions Mount as Kenyan Hotel Siege Ends," 16 Jan. 2019 Yes, this movie is a safari to the shadowland, a place of death and fear where Simba ventures, early on, in disobedience of his father. — Michael O'sullivan, Twin Cities, "‘The Lion King’ feels way more like ‘Hamlet’ this time — and that’s why it’s so good," 18 July 2019 The article, which describes old-fashioned Wasps feuding with glamorous arrivistes, is a safari of rich people behaving badly. — Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, "How a Novel Can Unmake the Myth of Meritocracy," 16 July 2019 Oelofse himself signed on one client for a photo safari, but none for hunts. — Laurel Chor, Quartz, "Western hunting outfitters think China is the future of the market," 8 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'safari.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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safari
noun
English Language Learners Definition of safari
: a journey to see or hunt animals especially in Africa
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safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
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Kids Definition of safari
: a trip to see or hunt animals especially in Africa
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