noun
foray
FOR-ay
noun
1
A short venture or attempt into an activity or area outside one's usual expertise.
"The actor's foray into music surprised many fans."
"Her foray into politics lasted only one term."
verb
1
To make a brief attempt at something unfamiliar.
"The company forayed into the electric car market last year."
How to Use Foray
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brief attempt at doing something new or outside your usual area.
Common pairings
a foray into
brief foray
first foray
Word Forms
forayed past tense, forays plural, forays singular
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “foray”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The actor's _____ into music surprised many fans.
Etymology
From Middle English forrayen, "to raid or pillage," ultimately tied to an old word for fodder taken during a raid.