outcropping

noun

out·​crop·​ping ˈau̇t-ˌkrä-piŋ How to pronounce outcropping (audio)
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Where to Plant In nature, sedums grow on rocky outcroppings—all sun, little soil. — Erica Browne Grivas, Midwest Living, 11 May 2026 Towering cedars, rocky outcroppings and a private beach give the property a sense of retreat, while floor-to-ceiling windows pull the water into nearly every major space. — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Tiered terraces travel down the sloping backyard past granite outcroppings and towering pines before opening to panoramic views across the entire Lake Tahoe basin. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 The river originates at cold-water springs high up in the Ouachita Mountains, cutting a spectacular course along forested shorelines and past rocky outcroppings. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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