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

Workshops for volunteer cleanup efforts are one way to learn the skill before heading out to your local cemetery. — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

There are duffel bags in the mix, too, if your idea of a getaway involves packing light and heading out for the weekend. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026

Fisher collects paint swatches, cuts them up, and tosses them into a basket so people can draw one before heading out. — Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Oct. 2026

However, travelers could still face disruptions on the ground, with the embassy advising Americans to check for Metro station closures and other transportation interruptions before heading out. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 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