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washout

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noun

wash·​out ˈwȯsh-ˌau̇t How to pronounce washout (audio)
ˈwäsh-
1
a
: the washing out or away of something and especially of earth in a roadbed by a freshet
b
: a place where earth is washed away
2
: one that fails to measure up : failure: such as
a
: one who fails in a course of training or study
b
: an unsuccessful enterprise or undertaking

wash out

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verb

washed out; washing out; washes out

transitive verb

1
: to wash free of an extraneous substance (such as dirt)
2
a
: to cause to fade by or as if by laundering
b
: to deplete the strength or vitality of
c
: to eliminate as useless or unsatisfactory : reject
3
a
: to destroy or make useless by the force or action of water
the storm washed out the bridge
b
: rain out
the game was washed out

intransitive verb

1
: to become depleted of color or vitality : fade
2
: to fail to meet requirements or measure up to a standard

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun He was a washout as a professional golfer. The team lost so many games that the season was a total washout. Yesterday's game was a washout. Verb most of the participants in the tough training program washed out the bright lights of the TV studio washed out her facial features, making her look as white as a ghost
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The washout comes as the Mobile area has experienced a wetter-than-normal month of August. al, 27 Aug. 2022 The washout recalls a similar flash flood in 2015 that took out eastbound lanes of the Tex Wash Bridge on I-10 west of Blythe, stranding hundreds of drivers and forcing lengthy detours throughout the week. Ryan Randazzo, The Arizona Republic, 25 Aug. 2022 That means partly to mostly cloudy skies and the chance of a few showers each day, though by no means a washout as of now, with daytime highs near 70 to the mid-70s. Molly Robey, Washington Post, 22 May 2022 Currently, North Kelbaker Road remains closed because of a severe washout and will probably take months to repair, according to a news release. Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2022 Still, the good news is there’s no concern about a washout from a tropical system. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2022 Our handsome Eruption Green example forded the aforementioned waterway with nary a snag or a leak, only the harmless sound of water splashing beneath its washout vinyl flooring. Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 28 June 2022 Rain and thunderstorms are forecast beginning Friday and extending through the Memorial Day weekend, but there shouldn’t be a total washout on any day. Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2022 In other words, Dallas will replace multiple-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper and Cedrick Wilson — who ranked fourth on the team in receiving yards last season — with a veteran washout and a rookie receiver. Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 23 May 2022
Verb
To wash out the formula, Scott suggests using a shampoo and water to rinse the bleach and stop the chemical reaction. Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 30 June 2022 Rain is in the forecast at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., which could wash out Indianapolis 500 qualifying. Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 21 May 2022 The rising waters could then meet with a coastal storm surge that raises the level of San Francisco Bay by several feet to wash out low-lying roadways and overwhelm urban areas from the East Bay to San Jose. Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Aug. 2022 With these incisions, the surgeon is able to identify and remove the appendix and wash out any residual infection. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 27 July 2022 So uncover your hiking poles and wash out your water pack. Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 2 June 2022 This strong bond means the finish is baked into the garment and won’t wear off or wash out. Mt Elliott, Outside Online, 16 July 2018 Peel off the label, wash out the jar, and place it in your recycling bin. Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 12 May 2022 No matter your skin concern, there’s a body wash out there that can help, according to Dr. Baumann. Nikhita Mahtani, SELF, 14 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1540, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of washout was in 1540

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