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

Amenities and experiences Guests head out on game drives, nature walks, and morning excursions with Herero and Himba communities, returning back to cocktails next to the pool in the main lounge area. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Savor quiet mornings on the dock, then head out on a boat to glide beneath the pines. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026

Settle in for a restful night’s sleep before heading out for another adventure along the Oregon coast. — Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026

Mornings start with coffee (prepared in the rental’s corner kitchenette) on the balcony before heading out and about the Old Town. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 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