rainout
Americannoun
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a contest, performance, or the like, that has been rained out.
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Also called washout. the removal of radioactive particles or other foreign substances from the atmosphere by precipitation.
noun
Etymology
Origin of rainout
1945–50, noun use of verb phrase rain out
Example Sentences
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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 second game was a makeup of Saturday’s rainout.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 24, 2023
The Phillies had played one fewer game than the Giants because of Monday’s rainout that forced the doubleheader.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 8, 2023
It was pouring rain that day in southeast Texas, but there was no concern about a rainout because Houston’s ballpark, Minute Maid Park, also has a retractable roof, one of seven in the major leagues.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2022
“It’ll be a rainout, or something. I’ll be fine.”
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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