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

Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! —Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026

Many of these styles move seamlessly from everyday life to special occasions, from workdays to weekend outings, and yes, even vacation. —Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026

In his most recent postseason outing, Love threw three interceptions and no touchdown passes in a 22-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles last season. —Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026

Her latest New York outing proves exactly why her refined personal style is so admirable. —Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 9 Jan. 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