outing

noun

out·​ing ˈau̇-tiŋ 

plural outings

1

: a brief usually outdoor pleasure trip

2

: an athletic competition or race

also : an appearance therein

3

: a usually public presentation or appearance (as in a particular role)

her first outing as a novelist

4

: the public disclosure of the covert sexual orientation or gender identity of a prominent person

Synonyms of outing

• excursion
• tour

Examples of outing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In five outings the following year, Dust Commander was never in the mutuel money — failing to finish first, second or third. —Neil Milbert, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

The outing provided redemption after Rothrock was tagged for two home runs by FSU star Isa Torres in last week’s 3-1 loss in Tallahassee. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026

His last directorial outing was 2019 action film Lucky Day with Nina Dobrev. —Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026

The outing came a year after the launch of her lifestyle brand As ever, with guests receiving products in swag bags. —Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outing

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

Kids Definition

outing

noun

out·​ing ˈau̇t-iŋ 

: a brief usually outdoor pleasure trip