noun

outing

trip, excursion, jaunt, disclosure

We had a family outing to the beach.

We had a family outing to the beach.

The magazine was criticized for the outing of the actor.

The magazine was criticised for the outing of the actor.

a/an ((adjective)) outing a trip or excursion It was a fun outing for the whole class.

the outing of ((sb.)) the act of revealing someone's secret The outing of the politician caused a scandal.

Synonyms: trip, excursion, jaunt, revelation, disclosure

From the verb 'to out' (to expose or reveal) plus the '-ing' suffix to form a noun. Also related to 'going out'.

An 'outing' is literally a time for 'going out'. The other meaning is about bringing something 'out' into the open.

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