Question

excursion
what does this word mean?
a short journey or trip
a mountain that can erupt with hot lava
a delicious type of spicy food

Explanation:

The word "excursion" is a noun. By referring to standard English dictionaries, we know that it means a short journey or trip. The second option describes a volcano ("a mountain that can erupt with hot lava") and the third option describes a type of food. These are not related to the meaning of "excursion".

Answer:

a short journey or trip