outing

noun

out·​ing ˈau̇-tiŋ How to pronounce outing (audio)
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

Examples of outing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Tabitha Parent, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024 Advertisement There were a few successful outings along the way, most notably Michael Grandage’s Olivier Award-winning production at the Donmar Warehouse in London in 2000. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 Charlotte will head to Nevada following its final outing in Sacramento to compete in that NBA’s signature summer tournament. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024 And in her first outing in front of a home crowd at Wintrust Arena, Reese delivered on the hype despite rookie mistakes that contributed to an 86-82 loss to the Connecticut Sun. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for outing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outing was in 1821

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Cite this Entry

“Outing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outing. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

outing

noun
out·​ing ˈau̇t-iŋ How to pronounce outing (audio)
: a brief usually outdoor pleasure trip

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