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! —Katie Hill, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025

Though the two have fueled speculation in recent months with occasional public outings, neither has publicly commented on the status of their relationship. —Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025

Travis Konecny, Cam York and Noah Cates scored for the Flyers, who lost in regulation for the first time in six outings (2-1-3). —CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

Each was worn straight from the package, then taken on cold hikes, frigid commutes, and everyday outings. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025

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