outcropping

noun

out·​crop·​ping ˈau̇t-ˌkrä-piŋ How to pronounce outcropping (audio)
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Prairie and rolling hills lining Interstate-90 give way to rugged, otherworldly outcroppings in this national park about an hour east of Rapid City. — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026 Instead, the shoreline is made up of rocky outcroppings, making the pools—and the views—the true focal point. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 In Mississippi’s Appalachian foothills, Tishomingo State Park is home to otherworldly sandstone outcroppings and a rich history. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026 The Shakespeare Ranch name is tied to Shakespeare Rock, a prominent granite outcropping long associated with the property and recognized as a landmark along Tahoe’s East Shore. — David Caraccio updated July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for outcropping

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Etymology

outcrop entry 1 + -ing entry 1

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outcropping was in 1836

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“Outcropping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outcropping. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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