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UK/["/ˈaʊtɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈaʊtɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Outing

a trip that you go on for pleasure or education, usually with a group of people and lasting no more than one day

In simple words: A short trip or activity done for fun.

Outing in a sentence

  • a family outing
  • We went on an outing to London.
  • Every year she organized an outing to the countryside.
  • We're going on an outing tomorrow.
  • The children were on a day's outing from school.

How to use Outing

Used in casual conversations about enjoyable activities. While acceptable in a variety of contexts, it's more common in informal settings rather than formal writing.

Grammar pattern

outing + object (e.g. outing with friends)

Memory hint

Think of 'out' and 'thing' together — an 'outing' is an 'out' adventure or activity.

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Collocations with Outing

Synonyms for Outing

Opposites of Outing

  • indoor activity
  • stay-at-home

Common mistakes with Outing

  • Confused with 'outing' as in revealing someone's personal information.
  • Using 'outing' to describe a serious event, which is inappropriate.
  • Mispronouncing it as 'out-ing' instead of 'ow-ting'.

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Frequently asked questions about Outing

What does Outing mean?

A short trip or activity done for fun.

What is the definition of Outing?

a trip that you go on for pleasure or education, usually with a group of people and lasting no more than one day

How do you use Outing in a sentence?

a family outing

Can you give another example of Outing?

We went on an outing to London.

What are synonyms for Outing?

Common alternatives include excursion.

What is the opposite of Outing?

Opposite meanings include indoor activity, stay-at-home.

What words go with Outing?

It commonly pairs with little, special, day’s, arrange, plan, enjoy, on outing, outing from, outing to.

What are common mistakes when using Outing?

Confused with 'outing' as in revealing someone's personal information. Using 'outing' to describe a serious event, which is inappropriate. Mispronouncing it as 'out-ing' instead of 'ow-ting'.

How do you pronounce Outing?

US: /["/ˈaʊtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈaʊtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Outing?

Used in casual conversations about enjoyable activities. While acceptable in a variety of contexts, it's more common in informal settings rather than formal writing.

What CEFR level is Outing?

"Outing" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.