outing

noun

out·​ing ˈau̇-tiŋ 

plural outings

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 sexual orientation or gender identity of a prominent person

Synonyms of outing

• excursion
• tour

Examples of outing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Hawks continued the good feelings from their Summer League outings in Salt Lake City. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss at the County Ground in Bristol, chose to bat and led his team to 158-7 in 20 overs, after rallying from 48-3 with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out for 15 in another disappointing outing. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

The outing marked King Charles’ first tour of London Zoo as ZSL’s royal patron, though the royal has had close ties to the zoo since his childhood. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

While Page Six reported that Jenner and Elordi have been trying to keep a low profile, gossip and entertainment outlets have managed to feverishly report on some of their outings and romantic getaways. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outing

• doubting
• flouting
• grouting
• pouting
• routing
• scouting
• shouting
• spouting
• sprouting
• touting

Kids Definition

outing

noun

out·​ing ˈau̇t-iŋ 

: a brief usually outdoor pleasure trip