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
• jaunt
• junket
• ramble
• sally
• sashay
• sortie
• spin

Examples of outing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The duo's outing, which marked their first official public appearance, made headlines. —Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 June 2025

However, Wilder’s next two outings ended in losses. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Counsell demoted Pressly but didn’t bury the veteran reliever, who has not allowed an earned run in 16 straight appearances since a historically bad outing. —Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 18 June 2025

Levi's Mid Length Shorts No summer closet is complete without a reliable pair of shorts, and this pair from Levi’s can be styled with your favorite T-shirt, blouse, or tank top for casual outings or fun date nights. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 June 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