Junket
/ˈdʒʌŋ.kɪt/noun
A pleasure trip or outing, often with an element of expense paid by someone else.
Did you know?The word first appears in English for a kind of sweetened cream or curds, and only later became slang for an indulgent outing, which is why it still carries a faint vibe of luxury and excess.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle English
English
junket
“A sweet dish made of milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings; a dessert or delicacy.”
16th Century
English
junket
“A feast or dainty treat, especially one served at a social gathering.”
17th Century
English
junket
“An excursion or pleasure outing, often with an air of indulgence.”
Origin uncertain
Unknown
junket
“Probably from an earlier regional or dialect word for a woven rush basket or a milk strainer; the exact source is not securely established.”