outing

1 of 2

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

outing

2 of 2

present participle of out entry 2

Synonyms of outing

Noun

• excursion
• tour

Examples of outing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Verlander allowed 2 runs and 5 hits in 5 1/3 innings with one walk and six strikeouts in his 91-pitch outing. — Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Skubal’s outing Friday sent him into the first-round bye on a high note. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

For a more ambitious outing, head to nearby Elk Knob State Park, about 25 miles from West Jefferson. — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026

The Mandarin Lounge, located just steps from the main lobby, is a warm and inviting place to relax between outings, with a cozy fireplace and afternoon tea on offer seasonally too. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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