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rainout

American

[rayn-aut] / ˈreɪnˌaʊt /

Or rain-out

noun

a contest, performance, or the like, that has been rained out.
Also called washout. the removal of radioactive particles or other foreign substances from the atmosphere by precipitation.

rainout British

/ ˈreɪnˌaʊt /

noun

radioactive fallout or atmospheric pollution carried to the earth by rain

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Etymology

Origin of rainout

1945–50, noun use of verb phrase rain out

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rainout

Open, her legions of Filipino fans energizing the entire tournament, even a Monday rainout final.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

Before the rainout bumped the second game of the series against the New York Yankees, Sheehan was scheduled to start Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026

Two days, three wins and 18 runs from a once-slumping lineup later, it’s hard to not see the rainout now as a blessing in disguise.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2024

But with the rainout, Monday now would mark his 10th game sitting out, and he won’t be permitted back on the mound until at least Tuesday night in Detroit.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 29, 2023

“It’ll be a rainout, or something. I’ll be fine.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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