outing

noun
UK: /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
US: /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

  1. A trip taken for pleasure, often lasting a day or less.

    1. We had a nice outing to the park.
    2. The company organized a team outing to the beach to boost morale among the workers.

  2. The act of revealing someone's sexual orientation or gender identity without their consent.

    1. His outing caused him great distress.
    2. The website was criticized for its role in the outing of several closeted celebrities, which stirred a debate.

Synonyms

revelation jaunt disclosure trip excursion
outing verb

  1. Revealing someone's sexual orientation or gender identity without their permission.

    1. outing someone is a cruel thing to do.
    2. The journalist was accused of outing a politician during a live broadcast.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "outing" in English means: A trip taken for pleasure, often lasting a day or less., The act of revealing someone's sexual orientation or gender identity without their consent..

The phonetic transcription of "outing" is /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈaʊtɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "outing": revelation, jaunt, disclosure, trip, excursion.

Example usage of "outing": "We had a nice outing to the park.". More examples on the page.