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

But some cast members stick out like sore thumbs. —Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025

There are spikes and things sticking out? —Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025

The space still appears to be under construction, as wires can be seen sticking out of the walls and ceilings, while wooden boards cover the floors. —Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025

One memory in particular sticks out. —Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 30 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