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

• excursion
• tour

Examples of outing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The dual-threat act hasn’t skipped a beat — including a five-RBI outburst against Washington in one of his four outings. —Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 12 July 2025

In his most recent outing, which came in November, Barrios fought Abel Ramos to a split draw to retain the belt. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025

Elsewhere at the box office, Jurassic World Rebirth looks to collect nearly $39 million in its sophomore outing for a North American war chest of $230.9 million. —Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2025

In recent years, Shields has been bringing Grier and Rowan to high-profile outings. —Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 July 2025

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