head out

verb

headed out; heading out; heads out

intransitive verb

: leave, depart

Examples of head out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nick Cave is heading out on the road next year, reviving the format of his 2019 tour blending a Q&A, live performance, and career retrospective. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026

The large trunk should allow for a group of four to head out for a nice weekend away. — Roberto Baldwin, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

The craft of Godzilla Minus Zero is stunning to say the least and if ever there was a reason to head out to the local IMAX, this movie gives you one. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026

As voting equipment headed out to polling places in South Florida, workers have been busy processing mail-in ballots. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for head out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout