outing
out·ing
noun \ˈau̇-tiŋ\Definition of OUTING
1
: a brief usually outdoor pleasure trip
2
: an athletic competition or race; also : an appearance therein
3
: a usually public presentation or appearance (as in a particular role) <her first outing as a novelist>
4
: the public disclosure of the covert homosexuality of a prominent person especially by homosexual activists
Examples of OUTING
- We went on a backpacking outing.
- the outing of a famous actor by gay activists
- the outing of a secret agent
First Known Use of OUTING
1821
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