scouting

1 of 2

noun

scout·​ing ˈskau̇-tiŋ 

1

: the action of one that scouts

2

often Scouting : the activities of various national and worldwide organizations for youth directed to developing character, citizenship, and individual skills

scouting

2 of 2

present participle of scout entry 1, scout entry 3

Examples of scouting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The majority of restaurant scouting happens at night; many of our Best New Restaurants list are only open for dinner service. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

To prepare for his new starter, Maki called Baltimore pitching coach Drew French for a scouting report and insight into what Kremer had been working on. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Boone cited the opinion of Brett Weber, the Yankees’ senior director of advance scouting and a coaching assistant who is responsible for the team’s replay duties. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Most bowhunters measure their scouting time in weeks or even months, but because of his illness, regular job and family commitments, Kontras’ scouting time consisted of a few hours. — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for scouting

• doubting
• flouting
• grouting
• outing
• pouting
• routing
• shouting
• spouting
• sprouting
• touting

Kids Definition

scouting

noun

scout·​ing ˈskau̇t-iŋ 

1

: the action of one that scouts

2

often capitalized : the activities of the various Boy Scout and Girl Scout groups