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

Eighteen of Blubaugh’s 34 outings this season have been two or more innings. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Inspect your dog after every outing, checking the ears, armpits and gaps between the toes, and pull any tick out whole with tweezers. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

On the mound, Trevor McDonald turned in his best outing of the year, allowing just one hit over six shutout innings. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

But when given the opportunity, Sasaki has shrunken in recent outings, struggling with his command and his ability to pitch deep into games. — Liana Handler follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 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