outing

noun

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

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His most productive game last season was an eight-catch, 85-yard outing in a key Week 17 win over the Falcons. — Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025 While the exes often come together in support of their children, their March 2 outing made headlines due to photos of the Argo star holding his ex-wife while playing paintball. — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 The 35-year-old is bidding to make it to the weekend at the tournament for the first time after missing the cut on his previous two outings. — Jack Bantock, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025 Their first two outings weren’t exactly confidence-inspiring. — Greg Engle, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outing

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First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of outing was in 1821

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outing

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

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