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

Strider was excellent in his second rehab outing, striking out eight Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp hitters over 4-1/3 innings. —Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Apr. 2026

Even without a hit, the Gwinnett Stripers still found a way to win, and got a strong outing from a key Atlanta Braves arm in the process. —Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026

Each outing is designed to build the calm confidence the puppies will need as working guide dogs, preparing them for the unpredictable sights and sounds of air travel. —Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2026

The wheels fell off in the top of the ninth inning, as reliever Devin Williams, who has struggled in his previous two outings, ensured the losing streak continued. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 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