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outings

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈaʊtɪŋz// UK //ˈaʊtɪŋz// out·ings

n. short trips or journeys you take for fun or to learn something. These are usually finished within one day and involve a group of people.

n. brief excursions or pleasure trips, typically involving a group and lasting no longer than a single day. Often used in the context of social or educational activities.


SIMPLE

The school organizes several outings to the local museum each year.

CONTEXTUAL

Family outings to the beach were a highlight of our summer holidays when we were children.

COMPLEX

While the club focuses on serious historical research, it also arranges social outings to various heritage sites to foster a sense of community among its members.

Synonyms
Usage

Almost always used in the plural form when referring to a general habit or a schedule of trips.

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