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

Queen Camilla and King Charles spent Thursday’s outing to Blandford Forum visiting the town’s Main Hall and Hall and Woodhouse Badger Brewery, the latter of which celebrated its milestone 250th anniversary. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 July 2026

During his near-perfect outing against the Athletics, Pérez worked through several full counts while showing more patience between pitches and greater consistency in his delivery. — Tyler M. Carmona july 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

The couple and their younger sons, Alexander and James, marked the occasion with a trip to the Statue of Liberty in New York City, a beach outing and a fireworks display, according to a joint Instagram post on July 4. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

The dainty block heel is elevated enough for formal outings, yet casual enough for everyday wear, making these my go-to sandals for summer trips. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 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