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 • May 29, 2024

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 • Sep. 29, 2023

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

The rainout moved Game 3 to Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, when the weather was supposed to be all clear.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 31, 2022

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

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen