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
Recent Examples on the Web
Make sure to book a marine safari by catamaran, Cookson adds, as Beny Wilson, the conservation manager, is a world-class guide.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Minnesota tourist is killed on a African safari after deadly elephant attack
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A New Mexico woman visiting Zambia was trampled and killed by an elephant on Wednesday, local officials said.
—CBS News, 21 June 2024
Style & Culture After plugging in during a safari in Botswana, one writer learns how music can be the ultimate travel companion.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2024
Go on an unforgettable African safari with Cottar's Safaris in Maasai Mara, Kenya
(Image credit: Cottar's Safaris)
Few experiences can beat an African safari.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 28 Mar. 2024
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Minnesota tourist is killed on a African safari after deadly elephant attack
Minnesota tourist is killed on a African safari after deadly elephant attack 01:56
A New Mexico woman visiting Zambia was trampled and killed by an elephant on Wednesday, local officials said.
—CBS News, 21 June 2024
Style & Culture After plugging in during a safari in Botswana, one writer learns how music can be the ultimate travel companion.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2024
Go on an unforgettable African safari with Cottar's Safaris in Maasai Mara, Kenya
(Image credit: Cottar's Safaris)
Few experiences can beat an African safari.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 28 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for safari
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
sə-ˈfär-ē 
-ˈfar-
: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
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