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outing

noun

Simple meaning

A pleasure trip or excursion.

Pronunciation

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owting

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈaʊtɪŋ

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Word Review

Definition

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noun

  1. A pleasure trip or excursion.

  2. A performance in public, for example in a drama, film, on a musical album, as a sports contestant etc.

  3. The act of publicly revealing that a person is homosexual or transgender without that person's consent.

  4. The act of revealing somebody as having a certain secret, such as a being a secret agent or undercover detective.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A pleasure trip or excursion.

Used this way, outing is a reasonably familiar word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Slightly positive
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Moderate
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Positive and appreciative
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Nearby words

  • junket , rarer, so it draws attention

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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outing flannelfamily outingfirst outingsummer outingouting clubannual outingsunday outingschool outing

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Similar Words, What’s the Difference?

Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.

  • jaunt

    A short excursion for pleasure or refreshment.

  • junket

    A pleasure trip; a journey made for feasting or enjoyment, now especially a trip made ostensibly for business but which….

  • excursion

    A field trip.

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Synonyms

Sense: pleasure trip or excursion

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