head out

verb

headed out; heading out; heads out

Examples of head out in a Sentence

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Before heading out, check cloud cover, local viewing conditions and the latest space weather alerts. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 As the boys drink a beer before heading out, Rip suggests that Carter join him at 10-Petal, where he's begun working as foreman, and then the conversation takes a turn. Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 Savage showers, washes the dishes in black gloves, takes out the trash and heads out for flowers and lingerie. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 Avoiding bacteria in natural bodies of water While the advisories apply specifically to Bayside Beach and Upper Magothy Beach, health officials say the risks are a good reminder for anyone heading out on the water this summer. Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 18 June 2026 Peruse the hot bar, fruit station, and extensive pastry selection, or order a classic dish from the à la carte menu before heading out to explore the city. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 June 2026 Abrams will head out on the The Look at My Life Tour later this winter, playing to fans in North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom. Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026 For Pacifica resident Bae Cadotte and her son, that meant going to the pier each morning, getting coffee and bait at the Chit Chat Cafe, then heading out to go fishing. Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 15 June 2026 The key is not to wait too long—try heading out about 15 minutes after eating, especially if your meal was high in carbs. Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 15 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 19 Jun. 2026.

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