outing

[ou-ting]

noun

1. a pleasure trip, excursion, picnic, or the like.

   the annual outing for the senior class.

   Synonyms: jaunt

2. a public appearance, as by a participant in an athletic contest or event.

   The new player scored spectacularly in his second outing with the team.

3. the intentional exposure of a person’s denied or secret identity, orientation, or status, especially gay sexual orientation or transgender identity.

outing

/ ˈaʊtɪŋ /

noun

1. a short outward and return journey; trip; excursion

2. informal,  the naming by homosexuals of other prominent homosexuals, often against their will

Word History and Origins

Origin of outing¹

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; out, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He posted a 2.96 ERA in 14 regular-season outings, enough to convince the Yankees he deserved the ball in the most important game of the year.

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That meant juggling the rotation so the top three would be ready for the wild-card round, and giving Glasnow an outing in relief to keep him sharp.

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But he made a rare outing on Tuesday, holding a rally at a stadium in the town of Maroua in the Far North region, a key electoral battleground with 1.2 million registered voters.

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For now, the team’s preference would be for Sasaki to have at least one day of rest before each of his outings.

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In his last outing — in the game in which the Phillies eliminated the Dodgers — Maddux was one of six Dodgers relievers.

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Related Words

• excursion 
• expedition 
• picnic 
• vacation