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 had a sack and pressured Goff six times in a stellar outing.

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Many readers will be grateful that Mr. Boyd has brought back his reluctant spy and accidental hero for a second outing.

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Having faced 37 shots in two games at Hampden against Greece and Belarus, it is clear Scotland have been exposed in recent outings.

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Bear Stearns was planning a special outing for its customers, at a Vegas firing range, where they could learn to shoot everything from a Glock to an Uzi.

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Heart of Midlothian remain unbeaten at the top of the Scottish Premiership but have dropped points in two of their past three outings.

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Related Words

• excursion 
• expedition 
• picnic 
• vacation