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
Gibson stepped out at his film premiere with his two youngest children in 2024.
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Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
While in New York on October 25, Moore stepped out with her signature long nails.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2025
While Blige might step out in a pump sometimes, the footwear style she’s most associated with is a statement boot.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
As fall settles in, our favorite celebrities are stepping out and showing up in a major way.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
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Anya Leon, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
While in New York on October 25, Moore stepped out with her signature long nails.
—Ana Serrano, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2025
While Blige might step out in a pump sometimes, the footwear style she’s most associated with is a statement boot.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
As fall settles in, our favorite celebrities are stepping out and showing up in a major way.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for step out
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“Step out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/step%20out. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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