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

Imai’s progress must be measured in incremental gains, not in impressive outings. —Chandler Rome, New York Times, 13 May 2026

The royal chatted about her family's first dog during her third outing in Reggio Emilia on Wednesday, capping the first of her two-day trip to the city. —Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026

For the outing, the singer stepped out in Gucci‘s Alma Love Leather Slingbacks in all black. —Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 13 May 2026

Netflix has confirmed that the upcoming new installment of the legal drama will be the last outing for Mickey Haller at the streamer. —Joe Otterson, Variety, 13 May 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