TRIP
/tɹɪp/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb, adjective
Definition of TRIP
A journey; an excursion or jaunt
"We made a trip to the beach."
A stumble or misstep
"He was injured due to a trip down the stairs."
An error; a failure; a mistake
To fall over or stumble over an object as a result of striking it with one's foot
"Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."
(sometimes followed by "up") to cause (a person or animal) to fall or stumble by knocking their feet from under them
"A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away."
To be guilty of a misstep or mistake; to commit an offence against morality, propriety, etc
Of or relating to trips
A herd or flock of sheep, goats, etc.
Examples of TRIP in a Sentence
- "We made a trip to the beach."
- "He was injured due to a trip down the stairs."
- "Be careful not to trip on the tree roots."
- "A pedestrian was able to trip the burglar as he was running away."
Word Details
Is TRIP a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TRIP is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like TRIP are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for TRIP
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | r | i | p | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TRIP
7 words from the letters in TRIP
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use TRIP in Word Games
TRIP is worth 6 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: TRIP is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TRIP to find 7 additional valid words.