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

The Red Sox ace’s next outing was pushed back to sync his preseason schedule with his Opening Day start next week and following turns in the rotation, manager Alex Cora explained to reporters before the game. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026

Jamal Murray’s right shoulder was bothering him during a 1-for-14 outing Saturday. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026

Whenever the class goes out for a photoshoot, Fatima treats the outing as a meaningful challenge rather than a simple assignment. —Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026

Normally, that wouldn’t matter in the first outing of spring, but with 10 days until the season opener, there simply may not be any innings for him. —Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 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