head out

verb

headed out; heading out; heads out

Examples of head out in a Sentence

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Disneyland will close three attractions for seasonal refurbishments during the busy start to the summer season when kids get out of school and families head out on vacation to the Anaheim theme parks. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 So Wyck puts Tom and Richard on his boat and heads out to a very specific distance from the island, marked by buoys. Jen Chaney, Vulture, 27 May 2026 During Monday’s Memorial Day display, drivers passing by honked their horns, leaned their heads out to shout or pulled over to ask about Sheron’s condition. Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026 These versatile sandals are fantastic for travel as they can be styled for so many events, like going to the beach, heading out to dinner, or pairing with your favorite sundress to walk around exploring a new city. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026 The 20-year-old is currently around Spurs’ first-team squad, covering for long-term injury absentee Radu Dragusin, but will likely head out on loan before long. Tim Spiers, New York Times, 26 May 2026 Paradegoers may want to pack their umbrella before heading out, however. Katie Houlis, CBS News, 24 May 2026 As the creatures head out in search of food and are no longer hibernating, the organization issued a warning following recent attacks. Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026 Babies are born in the den in spring and head out on their own by early to mid-summer. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 May 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 31 May. 2026.

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