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

The 30-year-old surrendered 12 goals in his first four outings. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

The First Lady’s most recent major outing was at last month’s FIFA World Cup finals between Spain and Argentina. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Some of Robinson’s own driving — which was caught on film — resulted in his being hit with a felony charge of fleeing from officers during a dirt bike-riding outing in June. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Still, despite the five hits and four walks allowed, this might have been an outing Roupp can build upon. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 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