outcropping

noun

out·​crop·​ping ˈau̇t-ˌkrä-piŋ How to pronounce outcropping (audio)

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Pine, Colorado — As massive granite outcroppings dotted with evergreen trees jutted skyward from the landscape of Colorado’s Southern Rockies on a warm Tuesday morning, the serenity of bird calls and a babbling creek was shattered by a radio call from a park ranger in distress. Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 Some of the state’s most stunning segments include routes that cut through Rib Mountain State Park, home to one of the oldest geological formations on earth, and the Dells of the Eau Claire River segment, which is known for its waterfalls and iconic rock outcroppings. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2025 The 10th hole begins with a heroic tee shot over the surf before climbing toward a green tucked between rock outcroppings and heather. Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 On the way, the ship encountered foggy conditions and ran into a limestone outcropping. Maia Pandey, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outcropping

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outcropping was in 1836

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“Outcropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcropping. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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outcropping

noun
out·​crop·​ping ˈȧut-ˌkrä-piŋ How to pronounce outcropping (audio)

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