Foray

5 lettersnoun

Updated June 2026

Definition

A sudden attack or incursion, or a first attempt at something.

“The company made its first foray into the Asian market.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈfɒ.reɪ/

Syllables

for·ay

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