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

Such comments strike a somewhat flippant note in view of the disparity between MacSwiney’s and Proust’s circumstances, which included frequent outings to the Ritz in the latter’s case. —Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026

Saturday’s game proved Woll, who had lost his previous five outings, has high-end capabilities and can rebound after a tough stretch. —Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026

Few players had a better outing in Mobile than Zion Young. —Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2026

Other winners included Josh O’Connor, who was awarded British/Irish performer of the year for his strong 2025 outing. —Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Feb. 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