Outing

/ˈaʊtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A trip taken for pleasure or enjoyment, typically involving leisure activities.

We went on a family outing to the amusement park last weekend.

An event or occasion when someone is out of their usual environment, particularly in a social or recreational context.

The company organized an outing for its employees to promote team bonding.

An incident in which someone's sexual orientation or gender identity is made public without their consent.

The film explores the challenges of coming out, as well as the impact of an unexpected outing.

From the verb 'out' + the suffix '-ing'.

family outing

A trip taken by a family for leisure.

school outing

An excursion organized for students.

outing party

A group of people going on an outing together.

excursion

A short journey or trip, especially one taken for pleasure.

expedition

A journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often involving research.

jaunt

A short excursion or trip for pleasure.

The act of revealing someone's sexual orientation against their will.

His outing was unexpected and put him in a difficult position.