Word
outing
Phoneticsout·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈaʊtɪŋ/
UK/ˈaʊtɪŋ/
Definitions
01a pleasure trip
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a short trip that you take for fun, usually with a group of people.
n. a brief recreational excursion or pleasure trip, typically involving a group.
Español:exida
“The school organized a summer outing to the seaside for all the students.”
“The annual company outing to the mountains provided a much-needed opportunity for the staff to bond outside the office environment.”
Synonyms
02a public appearance
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. an appearance or performance in public, such as in a sports game or a film.
n. a public appearance or performance, particularly in the context of sports, entertainment, or media.
“The young player scored two goals in his first outing for the national team.”
“Critics praised the actor's latest outing on the London stage, noting a significant maturity in his interpretation of the lead role.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “outing” in context.
Verb
01. go on an outing
“We used to go on an outing to the seaside every summer when I was a child.”
verb + prep + noun
02. organize an outing
“The social committee decided to organize an outing to the botanical gardens for all staff members.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. annual outing
“The company's annual outing has become a tradition that everyone looks forward to.”
adj + noun
04. educational outing
“The school trip to the science museum served as an educational outing for the senior students.”
adj + noun
05. pleasant outing
“Despite the light drizzle, it turned out to be a very pleasant outing for the whole family.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. day outing
“They packed a picnic basket and set off early for their day outing to the historic castle.”
noun + noun
07. family outing
“Sundays were usually reserved for a family outing to the local park or a nearby forest.”
noun + noun
Real-World Examples
“Build in small things to look forward to: a Friday movie night, a favorite dinner, a weekend outing or another simple reward for making it through the week.” “Tickets can be pricey for these “race day” outings, which are popular with students.” “Jacquet’s recovery has affected his first pre-season at Anfield, but he is considered an immediate, if inexperienced, solution to a problem position and impressed on his first outing against Como.” “It makes sense that on the first UK live outing for these deliciously complex songs, there is humour and surrealism to be found even in the devastating dark.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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