foray

Universal Words noun 1 ~ (into sth) an attempt to become involved in a different activity or profession: the company's first foray into the computer market 2 ~ (into sth) a short sudden attack made by a group of soldiers: Those on the front line make regular forays into occupied territory. 3 ~ (to / into...) a short journey to find a particular thing or to visit a new place: weekend shopping forays to France * the perfect venue for a foray into the Dales or a trip across the North York Moors