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

Murphy and Cannon have had impressive spring outings. —Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026

Trout said the reliever's opportunity hadn't arisen in the past outings, but that Yearwood has earned more chances after his stellar performance. —Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 8 Mar. 2026

Both were effective in the exhibition game, though Painter’s fastball command dipped somewhat from his first spring outing. —Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026

Oviedo has been excellent in each of his last two outings after a somewhat erratic spring debut, most recently striking out four over 3 1/3 scoreless innings in Saturday’s win over the Rays. —Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 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