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

Everyone has to be comfortable with the cost of a group outing, or someone else has to be comfortable covering them. —Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026

During a recent outing in New York, the Dawson's Creek alum paired a particularly cool pair of these light-wash ankle jeans with an open cardigan and cozy scarf, seemingly leaning into the season's granny trends. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Apr. 2026

Pictures of the outing show Wilson throwing up a peace sign next to Batula, who kept a low profile in sunglasses and what appears to be a scarf wrapped around her head while inside the establishment. —Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026

In addition to her new hair, Klum opted for a bold all-white look for her festival outing. —Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 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