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
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Hollie Silverman
jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Spanning 100 acres, this park offers two options for visitors: a drive-thru safari and a walk-thru safari adventure.
—Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Styles include linen/cotton coordinates and a modern cotton/lyocell denim camp shirt
Details like patch pockets, natural trims and light layers pay homage to the classic summer safari aesthetic.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 June 2025
Sun-soaked, punk rock ’70s California, a fraught family safari in Africa, a frustrated has-been and a digital future portrayed in a PowerPoint presentation show how disparate lives can affect each other.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Safari.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/safari. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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safari
noun
sa·fa·ri
sə-ˈfär-ē 
-ˈfar-
: a hunting expedition especially in eastern Africa
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