step out
verb
stepped out; stepping out; steps out
1
: to go away from a place usually for a short distance and for a short time
2
: to go or march at a vigorous or increased pace
3
: die
4
: to lead an active social life
5
: to be unfaithful
—usually used with on
had been stepping out on his wife
Examples of step out in a Sentence
if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation
my greedy relatives are only being nice to me because they expect me to step out any time now
Recent Examples on the Web
Two step out and move toward the driver’s side.
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Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Take Gigi Hadid for example, she's stepped out numerous times in mom jeans, even one time rocking a classic look with loafers and striped socks.
—Aaron Royce, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The changes also allowed Mingo to step out of the shadows cast by André DeShields and Richard Pryor, who played the Wiz in the original Broadway show and 1978 movie adaptation, and make the role his own.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The Chronology of Water director stepped out in New York City for an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers wearing a shimmery see-through dress over black underwear, plus the White Sleeveless Margo tank from Leset ($78) in white.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
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Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Take Gigi Hadid for example, she's stepped out numerous times in mom jeans, even one time rocking a classic look with loafers and striped socks.
—Aaron Royce, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
The changes also allowed Mingo to step out of the shadows cast by André DeShields and Richard Pryor, who played the Wiz in the original Broadway show and 1978 movie adaptation, and make the role his own.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
The Chronology of Water director stepped out in New York City for an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers wearing a shimmery see-through dress over black underwear, plus the White Sleeveless Margo tank from Leset ($78) in white.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for step out
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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