step out
verb
stepped out; stepping out; steps out
1
: to go away from a place usually for a short distance and for a short time
2
: to go or march at a vigorous or increased pace
3
: die
4
: to lead an active social life
5
: to be unfaithful
—usually used with on
had been stepping out on his wife
Examples of step out in a Sentence
if she catches him stepping out on her, she'll divorce him without a moment's hesitation
my greedy relatives are only being nice to me because they expect me to step out any time now
Recent Examples on the Web
Charlie Woods has taken a big first step out of his father’s immense shadow in the golfing world.
—
Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
In May, Tyler got confirmation that his son was ready to return home when Brett was able to step out of the car – his first since the accident.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 May 2025
Some took steps out of the batter’s box, others delayed tying their cleats, anything to slow the sophomore down.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Another combination of great writing and fine acting comes when Kiko Laureano becomes a messenger of magic, as if this visitor has just stepped out of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel and into Walter’s apartment.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for step out
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
In May, Tyler got confirmation that his son was ready to return home when Brett was able to step out of the car – his first since the accident.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 28 May 2025
Some took steps out of the batter’s box, others delayed tying their cleats, anything to slow the sophomore down.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 24 May 2025
Another combination of great writing and fine acting comes when Kiko Laureano becomes a messenger of magic, as if this visitor has just stepped out of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez novel and into Walter’s apartment.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for step out
Cite this Entry
“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share