noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

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

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."

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 notes

In plain EnglishA short pleasure trip — or, in a very different sense, exposing someone's private sexual orientation or gender identity without permission.

Common pairings

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Word forms

outings plural

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Etymology

Formed from "out" plus "-ing."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for outing

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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.

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