safari
Plural: safaris
Noun
- an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa)
- A trip into any undeveloped area to see, photograph or to hunt wild animals in their own environment.
- A caravan going on a safari.
- Any trip for the purpose of discovering something new or acquiring prizes or trophies.
Verb
Verb Forms: safaried, safariing, safaris
- To go on an expedition, often for hunting or observing wildlife.
- To take part in a safari.
Examples
- Some players safari for rare letters, hoping to bag a ’Q’ or ’Z’ for big points.
- We're going on a safari in Kenya.
Origin / Etymology
From Swahili safari (“journey”), from Arabic سَفَر (safar).
Synonyms
campaign, hunting expedition
Scrabble Score: 9
safari: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordsafari: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
safari: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 9
safari: valid Words With Friends Word