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Definition of jaunt

jaunt

/dʒɔːnt/
jaunt
Adverb:jauntily
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Plural:jaunts
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Adjective:jaunty
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Past Simple:jaunted
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Past Participle:jaunted
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Present Participle:jaunting
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jaunt Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A short excursion or journey undertaken for pleasure or recreation.

Example

"They planned a quick weekend jaunt to the coast to enjoy the fresh sea air."

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• verb

1

To go on a short, carefree journey or excursion for pleasure.

Example

"During their summer break, the students jaunted across the countryside by train."

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• Rhymes for jaunt

• Nearby Words

jatropha
jaundice
jaundiced
jaunt
jauntily
jauntiness
jaunty

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century as a verb meaning to tire out a horse by riding it back and forth, and as a noun referring to a tiring journey; the modern sense of a light, pleasant excursion emerged in the mid-17th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jaunt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jaunt
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