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outing

[ou-ting]

noun

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

    the annual outing for the senior class.

    Synonyms:
  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

/ ˈʊɪŋ /

noun

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

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of outing1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English; out, -ing 1
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“If he could command that fastball on both sides of the plate, and present that slider as a strike, it should be a good outing for him.”

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“A special outing offers an opportunity to create new memories and celebrate together, while a personal care item allows dad to feel pampered.”

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Since then, however, each of his outings have come on only five days’ rest.

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Casparius got his first shot at a more traditional start on Wednesday in San Diego, producing four innings of one-run ball in an outing he didn’t know he was making until the night before.

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She had been due to return on Sunday in Sweden for her first competitive outing of 2025.

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