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

The uneven outing came hours after manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees (64-51) — who did not acquire a reliever before Monday’s MLB trade deadline — could soon bolster their bullpen by moving at least one starter into a relief role. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

The Boating Party, 1893/1894, finds a similar ambivalence in what might initially read as a pleasant outing. — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026

Many resorts provide or can arrange surf lessons, beach butlers or a boat outing. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Every season of Strange New Worlds has featured at least one episode that emphasizes Star Trek’s silly side (and this may not be the last such outing in season four). — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 6 Aug. 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