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
The Broadway star and Glee actress stepped out in New York City and wore a short black dress with an elegant square neckline, complete with matching strappy heels, a mini bag, and dainty earrings.
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Emily Blunt Emily Blunt stepped out at the Louis Vuitton fashion show in New York in a unique look.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Eva Longoria stepped out for the Lights On Women's Worth during the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 22.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Wheated bourbon is stepping out of Pappy’s shadow, ten sub‑$50 bottles prove that soft, wheat‑driven flavor can still deliver serious depth and gold medal‑level quality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Emily Blunt Emily Blunt stepped out at the Louis Vuitton fashion show in New York in a unique look.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Eva Longoria stepped out for the Lights On Women's Worth during the 79th Cannes Film Festival on May 22.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Wheated bourbon is stepping out of Pappy’s shadow, ten sub‑$50 bottles prove that soft, wheat‑driven flavor can still deliver serious depth and gold medal‑level quality.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 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 25 May. 2026.
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