outing
Translation
trip, excursion, jaunt, disclosure
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
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.
Similar Words
Synonyms: trip, excursion, jaunt, revelation, disclosure
Etymology
From the verb 'to out' (to expose or reveal) plus the '-ing' suffix to form a noun. Also related to 'going out'.
Memory Tips
An 'outing' is literally a time for 'going out'. The other meaning is about bringing something 'out' into the open.