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

The Premier League has been way out in front in the EPS table for most of the season, with all nine clubs reaching the last 16.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Your mom has dropped a big decision in your lap and you need to work with the tax specialist you hire to figure your way out.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Ian Littleworth’s Happy, the dissolute son always looking for an easy way out, seems unsettled not only in his bearings but in his command of the script.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"Now we just have to hope that it finds its way out," state premier Daniel Guenther said on local radio, thanking the rescue volunteers.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

“About 4:30 a loud explosion came from the southeast and shook the ground way out here—like a big bomb in the distance. The mountain must’ve blown again. We picked up the pace.”

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone