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rainout

American

[reyn-out] / 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

It was Sheehan’s first start since the All-Star break, pushed back because of a rainout Saturday in New York.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 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

A rainout last Friday forced a doubleheader Saturday, testing the Guardians’ rotation depth.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 26, 2023

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

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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