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

It would have been just her third outing at PMQs, but now she will miss a week.

From BBC

Despite only travelling 25 miles for today's outing, Pauline has been as far as Devon for her birdwatching trips.

From BBC

Graterol’s surgery comes after a season plagued by shoulder troubles, in which he made just seven regular-season outings and missed the first two rounds of the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

But New Zealand, who have played nine Tests - including the Rugby Championship - since Ireland's last outing, looked sharper and more cohesive, and would have been frustrated with only a three-point half-time lead.

From BBC

Opponents deride the policies as “forced outing” that make schools less safe for LGBTQ+ people.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• excursion
• expedition
• picnic
• vacation