plural outings
1
: a brief usually outdoor pleasure trip
2
: an athletic competition or race
also
: an appearance therein
3
: a usually public presentation or appearance (as in a particular role)
her first outing as a novelist
4
: the public disclosure of the covert sexual orientation or gender identity of a prominent person
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The dual-threat act hasn’t skipped a beat — including a five-RBI outburst against Washington in one of his four outings.
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Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 12 July 2025
In his most recent outing, which came in November, Barrios fought Abel Ramos to a split draw to retain the belt.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Elsewhere at the box office, Jurassic World Rebirth looks to collect nearly $39 million in its sophomore outing for a North American war chest of $230.9 million.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2025
In recent years, Shields has been bringing Grier and Rowan to high-profile outings.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 12 July 2025
In his most recent outing, which came in November, Barrios fought Abel Ramos to a split draw to retain the belt.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Elsewhere at the box office, Jurassic World Rebirth looks to collect nearly $39 million in its sophomore outing for a North American war chest of $230.9 million.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2025
In recent years, Shields has been bringing Grier and Rowan to high-profile outings.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 11 July 2025
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“Outing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outing. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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outing
noun
out·ing
ˈau̇t-iŋ 
: a brief usually outdoor pleasure trip
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