head out

verb

headed out; heading out; heads out

Examples of head out in a Sentence

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When the team started to head out, thousands of hands reached in the air to wish them goodbye and good luck. Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 Holiday hours can differ by location, so check with your local store before heading out. Darin Oswald, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026 Lena Dunham was spotted poking her head out of a backseat window and chatting with someone redirecting traffic, while her ex, a suited Jack Antonoff, and his sister, fashion designer Rachel Antonoff, were also seen walking up to MSG. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026 Now everyday people are strapping on weight and heading out the door. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026 For travelers heading out on Wednesday, AAA recommends being on the road before noon to avoid the heaviest congestion. Justin Adams, CBS News, 1 July 2026 The band — which consists of Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Anika Nilles, who replaced Neil Peart following his death in 2020 — will head out on an international tour in 2027. Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 The Athletic heads out for for a run in search of people and activity. Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 29 June 2026 His kids would go for a swim, and then the whole family, dogs included, would head out to the Whitewater Center, which has a massive off leash dog park that includes lake and beach access with a dock. Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1842, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of head out was in 1842

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“Head out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/head%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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