outcropping

noun

out·​crop·​ping ˈau̇t-ˌkrä-piŋ 

: outcrop

Examples of outcropping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her subsequent eviction from the Beguines leads to her accepting the Bishop’s offer of sanctuary—as an anchorite, destined to live out her days in a tiny stone outcropping. —Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026

Satellite imagery has also spotted large outcroppings of kaolinite in other areas of Mars. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026

The outcropping, also named Hawksbill Crag for its shape, lets visitors (quite literally) live on the edge, creating a fantastic backdrop for anyone planning a sweeping declaration of their love. —Cailey Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026

Catching these gentle giants of the sea right at sunset as an ethereal palette of pinks, oranges, and purples streaks across the beach's rocky outcroppings is nothing short of natural poetry. —Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

outcrop entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outcropping

• eavesdropping
• sharecropping
• chopping
• copping
• cropping
• dropping
• flopping
• hopping
• lopping
• mopping
• popping
• propping

Kids Definition

outcropping

noun

out·​crop·​ping ˈȧut-ˌkrä-piŋ 

: outcrop entry 1