outcropping

1 of 2

noun

out·​crop·​ping ˈau̇t-ˌkrä-piŋ 

: outcrop

outcropping

2 of 2

present participle of outcrop entry 2

Examples of outcropping in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Prairie and rolling hills lining Interstate-90 give way to rugged, otherworldly outcroppings in this national park about an hour east of Rapid City. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026

Instead, the shoreline is made up of rocky outcroppings, making the pools—and the views—the true focal point. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026

In Mississippi’s Appalachian foothills, Tishomingo State Park is home to otherworldly sandstone outcroppings and a rich history. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

The Shakespeare Ranch name is tied to Shakespeare Rock, a prominent granite outcropping long associated with the property and recognized as a landmark along Tahoe’s East Shore. — David Caraccio updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

outcrop entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

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