outing
OW-tihng
Outing (noun) means a short trip taken for pleasure or a special occasion. Example: “The class went on a fun outing to the science museum.”
noun
1
A short trip taken for pleasure or a special occasion.
"The class went on a fun outing to the science museum."
"We planned a family outing to the beach for the weekend."
2
The act of revealing, without consent, that someone is gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.
"The magazine faced criticism over its outing of the actor."
How to use outing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short pleasure trip — or, in a very different sense, exposing someone's private sexual orientation or gender identity without permission.
Common pairings
school outing
family outing
weekend outing
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Word forms
- Plural
- outings
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Etymology
Formed from "out" plus "-ing."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for outing
routing
pouting
spouting
scouting
shouting
saluting
computing
polluting
sprouting
disputing
commuting
rerouting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “outing” mean?
The word “outing” means a short trip taken for pleasure or a special occasion.
How do you pronounce “outing”?
“Outing” is pronounced OW-tihng (/ˈaʊtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “outing” in a sentence?
Here is “outing” used in a sentence: “The class went on a fun outing to the science museum.”
What part of speech is “outing”?
“Outing” is a noun.
Is “outing” a common word?
“Outing” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “outing” have?
“Outing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short trip taken for pleasure or a special occasion.
