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

Jansen had previously experienced discomfort in his right groin after an April 15 outing against the Royals. —Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 28 May 2026

The hotel is also surprisingly well placed for cultural outings too, from the Royal Academy of Arts to the V&A in South Kensington. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

The Centurions were fueled Tuesday by solid defense and a strong outing from junior pitcher Chase Kline. —Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 27 May 2026

Per eMarketer estimates, the Big Game generated approximately $920 million in ad sales, and Disney could cross the $1 billion mark with February’s outing in Inglewood. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 May 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