junket

/ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a pleasure trip, especially one paid for by someone else

“The mayor took a junket to Japan to promote international trade.”

2. noun

a trip or excursion, especially one of pleasure or recreation

“They embarked on a junket through the countryside to visit local vineyards.”

3. verb

to go on a pleasure trip, especially one paid for by someone else

“The politicians were accused of junketing on the taxpayer’s dime.”

Synonyms

  • excursion
  • jaunt
  • outing

Antonyms

  • drudgery
  • menial