head out

verb

headed out; heading out; heads out

Examples of head out in a Sentence

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Digletts pop their heads out of underground holes, as Drilburs and Excadrills burrow in the hillside. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026 Bundle up before heading out the door this morning, Florida is getting a rare taste of true winter. Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 27 Jan. 2026 Anyone heading out will have to contend with the cold. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 26 Jan. 2026 The region is grappling with a winter storm that is paralyzing activity in the area with freezing precipitation on its roads, discouraging shoppers from heading out to stores. Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026 Zubac will have plenty more chances to step up as the Clippers (20-24) head out on a three-game trip after Sunday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets (12-31). Janis Carr, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026 If you’re headed out into mixed conditions and never want to touch a strap or ratchet a binding again, this is the snowshoe for you. Benjamin Tepler, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026 Or head out on seasonal whale-watching excursions during the winter months. Dana Sauchelli, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2026 The short tour has already sparked calls from American fans for a more extensive engagement that heads out west. Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 22 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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