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
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
A rainout last Friday forced a doubleheader Saturday, testing the Guardians’ rotation depth.
From Washington Times • Apr. 26, 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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