head out

verb

headed out; heading out; heads out

Examples of head out in a Sentence

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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 See All Example Sentences for head out

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 24 Oct. 2026.

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