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

Ohtani had his longest pitching outing of the season in Kansas City. —Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025

Today in New York City, the duo were spotted enjoying a casual summer lunch together—though, their choice of venue for the romantic outing was anything but ordinary. —Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 June 2025

Bandolier Hailey Crossbody Wallet Phone Case For outings that call for nothing but the essentials, a wallet phone case comes in handy. —Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 29 June 2025

Expect to see more improvement from him in his next outing. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 28 June 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