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

Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! —Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025

The defense has had three consecutive solid outings, but the Ravens badly need to add to their pass rush, either with an outside linebacker or an interior defensive lineman. —The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025

The outing—which, according to local reports, appeared to be equal parts publicity stunt, cultural gesture, and celebration of potential new AI partnerships—drew throngs of spectators with flashing cameras, and sent South Korean fried-chicken stocks soaring. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 31 Oct. 2025

But assuming Alvarado does return, the lefty can earn back some trust slowly with each scoreless outing. —Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 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