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

In one of their worst outings in a while, the Hornets never truly threatened Boston and dropped a 114-99 decision, despite the Celtics missing one half of their All-Star tandem with Jaylen Brown sitting out. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026

In 2023, Springsteen launched a massive tour with the E Street Band that some speculated would be his final full-band outing. —Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026

Walsh was coming off a strong outing against Atlanta, however, playing 27 minutes and blocking three shots after six consecutive DNP-CDs. —Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026

But some critics bristled at the annual outings, especially since Francis would also wash the feet of Muslims and people of other faiths. —ABC News, 29 Mar. 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