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

Coming off his worst outing of the season, the three-time All-Star had five strikeouts and two walks. — CBS News, 31 July 2026

For the outing, Cox wore a black swimsuit paired with a gray cover-up, black sunglasses and a black hat. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Despite numerous outings, however, Holland’s Spider-Man has never really gotten the chance to save the day on his own. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Multiple evaluators who scouted Peralta’s most recent outings reported no questions about his stuff or health. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 July 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