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

González could be much less effective in his next outing. —Jay King, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025

Whether the week dragged or flew by, the weekend has arrived — and so have a host of events across the Sacramento region, from family outings and concerts to high school football and college sports. —Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell said that his best is yet to come during the postseason, despite his dominance thus far through three October outings. —Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025

Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! —Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 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