stick out

verb

stuck out; sticking out; sticks out

intransitive verb

1

a

: to jut out : project

b

: to be prominent or conspicuous

2

: to be persistent (as in a demand or an opinion)

transitive verb

: endure, last entry 1

—often used with it

stuck it out to the end

Synonyms

• protrude
• poke
• stand out
• bulge

Examples of stick out in a Sentence

no feet sticking out in the aisles, please

managed to stick out the whole race despite her bad knee

Recent Examples on the Web

Her consciousness is recorded like an additional probe stuck out in the world to gather perceptual information, deepening their own. —Ellyn Gaydos august 11, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2025

Tua Tagovailoa orchestrated a fine series in his lone drive in Sunday’s preseason game, rebounding from a three-interception practice Friday against the Bears that will still stick out more. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 Aug. 2025

That is the kind of feedback on the film that now sticks out to her. —Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2025

Police headed to Berkowitz’s Yonkers apartment and spotted a duffel bag in Berkowitz's car with a rifle sticking out and an envelope addressed to Suffolk County police — all matching the killer’s handwriting. —Chris Harris, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1640, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Rhymes for stick out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

stick out

verb

1

a

: to extend out : project

b

: to be noticeable

you will certainly stick out with that red hat and coat

2

: to put up with : endure

stuck it out to the bitter end