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

Once in the middle of the most controversial moment of the 2020 World Series, Blake Snell wants to be the kind of anchor of a pitching staff that can get deeper into outings.

From Los Angeles Times

But he wants to do so as a bona fide October ace, the kind of anchor of a pitching staff that can get deeper into outings.

From Los Angeles Times

In “The Thursday Murder Club’s” fifth outing, the Coopers Chase retirement community’s amateur sleuths are in a lull after their last case.

From Los Angeles Times

His opponent on Sunday, the world number one Scottie Scheffler, had lost all four of his outings.

From BBC

That Rangers have four draws and a defeat to show for their other Premiership outings this term is what still rankles with the rank and file.

From BBC

Related Words

• excursion 
• expedition 
• picnic 
• vacation