rainout

American  

[reyn-out] / ˈreɪnˌaʊt /

Or rain-out

noun

1. a contest, performance, or the like, that has been rained out.

2. Also called washout.  the removal of radioactive particles or other foreign substances from the atmosphere by precipitation.

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rainout British  

/ ˈreɪnˌaʊt /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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

Shane Bieber, Guardians: It’s been over a week since Cleveland learned Bieber needed Tommy John surgery, but with a rainout April 7 and an off day Thursday, the Guardians have been able to get by with their other four starters.

From Seattle Times

The rainout Tuesday necessitated a doubleheader Wednesday, affecting Miami’s pitching plans in the final days of a playoff race and angering team officials, according to a report by The Athletic.

From Washington Times

The second game was a makeup of Saturday’s rainout.

From Washington Times

The rainout is just the fourth since 1995 at Angel Stadium, counting the game that was moved from Sunday to Saturday.

From Seattle Times