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• way out
  way out

  noun

  the means by which a predicament, dilemma, etc., may be solved.
• way-out
  way-out

  adjective

  advanced in style or technique.

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; see way ², out

Example Sentences

To some close observers, the offer signaled that Regan may have been looking for a way out of an expensive ballot fight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Dickman made his way out to the sidewalk.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

And for large parts of the game, it looked like both Ecuador and their manager were on their way out.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

To find a way out of his corporate 9-to-5, he decided to break into the world of so-called passive income.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Callaway was still looking at me funny, and I realized that it was because tears were making their way out of the corners of my eyes.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin