1
: the caravan and equipment of a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
also
: such a hunting expedition
2
: journey, expedition
an arctic safari
safari
intransitive verb
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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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2025
During daylight hours, guests can also take part in a sunrise fishing trip or turtle safari, while twilight brings the perfect opportunity to enjoy a refreshing Champagne cocktail at the Sunset Bar, one of seven lavish drinking and dining concepts found across the property.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Vegan safari After blowing up in 2024, leopard print is nowhere near done for 2025—in fact, it’s being joined by snakeskin, zebra, and almost the entire animal kingdom.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
An African safari cruise?:This Norwegian sailing takes you on a bucket list adventure
How much does Norwegian Luna cost?
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
sə-ˈfär-ē 
-ˈfar-
: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
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