step out
verb
stepped out; stepping out; steps out
1
: to go away from a place usually for a short distance and for a short time
2
: to go or march at a vigorous or increased pace
3
: die
4
: to lead an active social life
5
: to be unfaithful
—usually used with on
had been stepping out on his wife
Examples of step out in a Sentence
if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation
my greedy relatives are only being nice to me because they expect me to step out any time now
Recent Examples on the Web
On Sunday evening, Broadway’s best stepped out showcasing bold beauty looks from glittery eyes to bright red lips and large updos to Old Hollywood curls.
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Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
On Friday, June 6, the Prince of Wales, 42, and Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, stepped out together to attend The Royal Cornwall Show in Wadebridge, Cornwall.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 June 2025
In his first at-bat, Stengel called time, stepped out of the batter’s box and doffed his cap.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Prior to her and Kelce’s outing in Florida, Swift stepped out in New York City with BFF Selena Gomez, seemingly to celebrate her acquisition of her masters.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 June 2025
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Emily Burns, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
On Friday, June 6, the Prince of Wales, 42, and Duchess of Edinburgh, 60, stepped out together to attend The Royal Cornwall Show in Wadebridge, Cornwall.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 6 June 2025
In his first at-bat, Stengel called time, stepped out of the batter’s box and doffed his cap.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Prior to her and Kelce’s outing in Florida, Swift stepped out in New York City with BFF Selena Gomez, seemingly to celebrate her acquisition of her masters.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 5 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for step out
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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