forayfor‧ay /ˈfɒreɪ $ ˈfɔː-, ˈfɑː-/ noun [countable] 
It will be my first foray into local government. Wright is about to make his first foray into the music business.2a short sudden attack by a group of soldiers, especially in order to get food or suppliesforay into their nightly forays into enemy territory3a short journey somewhere in order to get something or do something SYN tripforay into/to We make regular forays to France to buy wine.—foray verb [intransitive]
WORD ORIGINforay
Origin:
1300-1400 Old French forrer, from forre; ➔ FORAGE2EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
- For many it was their first foray into politics.
- His foray into biography is also a resounding success.
- Neblett agrees and says he uses canvas bags on his shopping forays.
- Other species continue their forays well into the night.
WORD SETS
adjutant, nounarmoured, adjectivebarracks, nounbasic training, nounbatman, nounbattalion, nounbearskin, nounbillet, nounbillet, verbbombardier, nounbooty, nounbrigade, nounbrigadier, nounbrigadier-general, nouncadet, nouncanteen, nouncantonment, nouncapture, verbcavalry, nouncavalryman, nouncenturion, nouncharger, nounchevron, nounCol., colonel, nouncommand, nouncommando, nouncommissary, nouncompany, nouncontingent, nouncorps, noundesert, verbdeserter, noundesertion, noundetachment, noundetail, noundisengage, verbdishonourable discharge, noundivision, noundivisional, adjectivedog tag, noundraft, verbdragoon, noundrill, noundrill, verbdugout, nounencampment, nounexpeditionary force, nounfield marshal, nounfiring squad, nounfive star general, nounflank, nounfoot locker, nounforay, nounfour-star general, nounfusilier, noungarrison, noungarrison, verbGen., general, noungeneralship, nounGI, noungrenadier, nounground forces, noungrunt, nounguardsman, noungunner, nounhussar, nouninduct, verbinductee, nouninfantry, nouninfantryman, nounirregular, nounlance corporal, nounlegion, nounlegionary, nounlegionnaire, nounLieut, loot, nounLt., man-at-arms, nounmatériel, nounMC, nounmedic, nounmercenary, nounmess hall, nounMIA, nounM.O., nounmobilize, verbmotorized, adjectivemounted, adjectivemusketeer, nounmuster, nounnon-commissioned officer, nounobstacle course, nounparade, verbparade ground, nounparatrooper, nounparatroops, nounpennon, nounpicket, nounpicket, verbpip, nounplatoon, nounpoint man, nounposition, nounprivate, nounprivate soldier, nounPte, redcoat, nounregiment, nounregular, nounreservist, nounreveille, nounroute march, nounsapper, nounsarge, nounsignalman, nounsoldier, nounsoldiering, nounsoldierly, adjectivesoldier of fortune, nounsoldiery, nounsortie, nounsortie, verbspecial forces, nounsquad, nounsquaddy, nounstaff sergeant, nounstandard-bearer, nounstormtrooper, nounsubaltern, nounTerritorial Army, the, trench, nountroop, nountrooper, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY It will be my first foray into local government. Wright is about to make his first foray into the music business. We make regular forays to France to buy wine.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
1a short attempt at doing a particular job or activity, especially one that is very different from what you usually doforay into It will be my first foray into local government. Wright is about to make his first foray into the music business. We make regular forays to France to buy wine.· The sealed tender system has, in the past, alternated with the occasional foray by the MoD into auctions.· And the occasional gang forays brought with them some fated kid who would fumble his moves and catch a knife.· The rioters did make the occasional foray, but north of the Santa Monica Freeway the thin blue line swiftly grew thicker.
VERB· After making a foray into Bessie's pantry, Lucien helped himself to a quick meal of bread and meat.· Simpson and the children have made a few forays into the Brentwood community where he was once a constant fixture.· Other fish live basically in water but make brief forays out of it.· President Robert Batscha would make regular forays West to draw financial support from the people and enterprises whose work is ostensibly honored.· King Godfred made extensive forays into Frisia, and subdued the Abotrites and Wiltzes.· The cabby now began making wider forays from the taxi, still looking for a cop.· The Vadiamians keep some open and make forays on to the surface for obscure sorts of research.· The rioters did make the occasional foray, but north of the Santa Monica Freeway the thin blue line swiftly grew thicker.
It will be my first foray into local government. Wright is about to make his first foray into the music business.2a short sudden attack by a group of soldiers, especially in order to get food or suppliesforay into their nightly forays into enemy territory3a short journey somewhere in order to get something or do something SYN tripforay into/to We make regular forays to France to buy wine.—foray verb [intransitive]