junket
noun | /junket/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
a trip made by a government official and paid for by the public
junket
noun | /junket/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa trip made by a government official and paid for by the public
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Synonyms
excursionjauntoutingtripspree
Examples
"The committee's overseas junket sparked debate over public spending."
"They took a junket to promote the region, which critics called a waste."
Mnemonic Trick
JUNKET → JUNK + TRIP: think paid trip (often indulgent) for officials.
Etymology
Originally a feast or banquet; later sense includes pleasure trip.
Often used critically for official paid excursions.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/15/2025
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