way out

¹ American  

noun

1. the means by which a predicament, dilemma, etc., may be solved.

2. Chiefly British. an exit or exit door, as in a theater.

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way-out ² American  

[wey-out] / ˈweɪˈaʊt /

adjective

Informal.

1. advanced in style or technique.

   way-out jazz.

2. exotic or esoteric in character.

   way-out theories on nutrition.

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way-out British  

adjective

1. extremely unconventional or experimental; avant-garde

2. excellent or amazing

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Etymology

Origin of way-out

1950–55; adj. use of way out far off; way ², out

Example Sentences

In a way it comes back to where we started this conversation, that there are people who would tell you that movies are on the way out.

From Los Angeles Times

By the time his Newcastle team-mates were doing extras on the training field, Batty was often on his way out of the car park.

From BBC

United's ability to spend their way out of their troubles is beginning to be squeezed by financial sustainability rules.

From Barron's

The way out, he adds, is "to engage with Indian as well as global manufacturers".

From BBC

On your way out of Montecito, especially if it’s your first time, take a good look at the adobe-style grandeur of the Our Lady of Mt.

From Los Angeles Times