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

In the days leading up to McLean’s outing, Mendoza didn’t want people to view the pitcher as some kind of savior. —Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025

Gordon did put the first two runners on to start the sixth inning, and that was the end of his outing. —Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025

The Mariners managed only two hits off McLean, who struck out eight, becoming the sixth Mets rookie to strike out eight or more in a debut outing, and walked four. —Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025

Chimaev’s next outing was an October 2023 matchup against Kamaru Usman, a fight that Chimaev won via decision. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 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