head out

verb

headed out; heading out; heads out

Examples of head out in a Sentence

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Players were tested in the weight room before heading out to the field to be timed in the 40-yard dash, did vertical and broad jumps and were put through agility and positional drills. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 The studio gets plenty of sun, and even opens up onto a small patio—take your morning espresso here before heading out to explore the city center. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026 Center Tyler Linderbaum was perhaps the best offensive lineman available on the market, and the former Baltimore Ravens first-round pick is heading out to Sin City after agreeing to terms on a three-year, $81 million deal with $60 million guaranteed. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026 On sunny days—especially weekends and public holidays—locals love to pack a picnic or pop into a deli to grab a sandwich and head out to one of the city’s green, leafy parks. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 The ribbed texture also makes the pieces more versatile, easily transitioning from lounging at home to hopping on a flight to heading out to dinner. Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026 Before heading out to meteor gaze, be sure to check the forecast for cloudy weather, as this and the moon are the two biggest factors that could get in the way of an impressive celestial show. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026 The first step forward for corporate leaders is to take their heads out of the sand. Don Aviv, Time, 7 Mar. 2026 Each Tidbits location maintains different hours and the Hendricks location doesn’t open at all on Saturdays, so check the restaurant's website before heading out. Tom Szaroleta, Florida Times-Union, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of head out was in 1842

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“Head out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20out. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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