outing

noun

out·​ing ˈau̇-tiŋ 

plural outings

1

: a brief usually outdoor pleasure trip

2

: an athletic competition or race

also : an appearance therein

3

: a usually public presentation or appearance (as in a particular role)

her first outing as a novelist

4

: the public disclosure of the covert sexual orientation or gender identity of a prominent person

Synonyms of outing

• excursion
• tour

Examples of outing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Because ice-breaking operations have begun, the Coast Guard urges all recreational visitors to icy areas to plan their outings carefully. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026

Local taxis and ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft can be especially useful for airport transfers or late-night outings. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2026

He was named to the All-Tournament team after efforts like his 20-point outing against Chisholm Trail. —Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 2 Jan. 2026

The father-son duo coordinated with matching suits and ties for the outing in Los Angeles. —Alexandra Hurtado, PEOPLE, 1 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outing

• doubting
• flouting
• grouting
• pouting
• routing
• scouting
• shouting
• spouting
• sprouting
• touting

Kids Definition

outing

noun

out·​ing ˈau̇t-iŋ 

: a brief usually outdoor pleasure trip