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

• excursion
• jaunt
• junket
• ramble
• sally
• sashay
• sortie
• spin

Examples of outing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! —Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024

But where does the iconic duo of Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Martin Lawrence) go from here after their latest outing in Bad Boys: Ride or Die? —Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 7 June 2024

The global outing kicks off on Wednesday, June 12 in London at Eventim Apollo, with stops across Europe and North America before heading to Africa and wrapping up in Australia at The Hordern Pavilion in Sydney on November 15. —Okla Jones, Essence, 7 June 2024

Here are five of the best things about living in Fort Mill: Anne Springs Close Greenway The Anne Springs Close Greenway, a 2,100-acre conservation area with multiple entrances, is a hot spot for family outings, class field trips, childcare, summer concerts and more. —Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 5 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outing

noun

out·​ing ˈau̇t-iŋ 

: a brief usually outdoor pleasure trip