NYT Dictionary

OUTING

/ˈaʊtɪŋ/
NounVerbOUT-ingout-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

A pleasure trip or excursion.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From out + -ing. Compare Old English yting ("outing, journey").

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

excursionjauntjunketexpeditionsashaypicnicoutcampaigncircuitcourse

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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