outing

1 of 2

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

outing

2 of 2

present participle of out entry 2

Synonyms of outing

Noun

• excursion
• tour

Examples of outing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Running backs Jeremiah Johnson and sophomore Izzy Roberts also had good outings. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

Cullen took over the role of Eeyore in various Winnie-the-Pooh outings from 1988 to 2017. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

After Sasaki gave up a solo home run to Matt Olson in the first inning, the outing began to devolve in the fourth. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

For groups, Bernthal recommends Carolina Cabana Cruises, which offers private two-hour outings around the Charleston Harbor with music, floats, and even karaoke. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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