Washout
noun
An event, typically a sports event, that is cancelled because of rain.
The match was a washout because of the heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- complete washout
- rain washout
noun
A person or thing that is not successful or effective.
His first movie was a big hit, but his second was a washout.
Often appears as...
- total washout
- complete washout
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A place where the surface of a road, an embankment, etc. has been swept away by moving water.
The recent floods caused a washout of the main road.
Often appears as...
- road washout
- highway washout
noun
In medicine, process of cleaning something with water or another liquid to remove infectious agents or toxins.
The doctor recommended a sinus washout to treat his sinusitis.
Often appears as...
- sinus washout
- urinary washout
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Technical
noun
An event, typically a sports event, that is cancelled because of rain.
The match was a washout because of the heavy rain.
Often appears as...
- complete washout
- rain washout
noun
A person or thing that is not successful or effective.
His first movie was a big hit, but his second was a washout.
Often appears as...
- total washout
- complete washout
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A place where the surface of a road, an embankment, etc. has been swept away by moving water.
The recent floods caused a washout of the main road.
Often appears as...
- road washout
- highway washout
noun
In medicine, process of cleaning something with water or another liquid to remove infectious agents or toxins.
The doctor recommended a sinus washout to treat his sinusitis.
Often appears as...
- sinus washout
- urinary washout
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Event Cancellation
Used specifically when events are cancelled due to bad weather, not just any cancellation.
The outdoor concert was a washout due to the storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Weather Dependent
Implies that the event was planned but the weather made it impossible to continue.
We had a barbecue planned, but it was a total washout.
Pro Tip 1/2Event Cancellation
Used specifically when events are cancelled due to bad weather, not just any cancellation.
The outdoor concert was a washout due to the storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Weather Dependent
Implies that the event was planned but the weather made it impossible to continue.
We had a barbecue planned, but it was a total washout.
Pro Tip 1/2Event Cancellation
Used specifically when events are cancelled due to bad weather, not just any cancellation.
The outdoor concert was a washout due to the storm.
Pro Tip 2/2Weather Dependent
Implies that the event was planned but the weather made it impossible to continue.
We had a barbecue planned, but it was a total washout.
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Video examples
Learning from a barefoot...
cop-out or a washout or a dropout to come to our College you have to work with your hands you have to have a dignity of labour you have to show that you have a skill that you can offer to
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Rising Seas Are...
we're having constant washouts we're having constant basements flooded
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Learning from a barefoot...
cop-out or a washout or a dropout to come to our College you have to work with your hands you have to have a dignity of labour you have to show that you have a skill that you can offer to
Video examples
Rising Seas Are...
we're having constant washouts we're having constant basements flooded
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Harry Dean Stanton
American Actor
I'm tired of playing people who are complete washouts and bums. I don't mind waiting for the good ones to come along. It's like age. It's never bothered me. I've even forgot my birthday. Many times I've wondered if I should tell my real age, but now I think it's an honor, to be doing what I'm doing now at my age.
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Sara Cox
English Entertainer
On one trip to the south of France, when I was just pregnant with Isaac, I got a horrendous stomach upset and the whole holiday was a washout. I had to go and have blood tests and my poor other half had to look after Lola because I was so ill.
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Darryl Pinckney
American Novelist
If the sensitive washout has no taste for extreme gestures, total self-destruction, then his hope for singularity rests in his voice. Tone is everything.
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Akhil Akkineni
American Actor
I don't know whether it was my fault or someone else's fault, but I was extremely disappointed that my first film was a total washout.
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Fabio Quagliarella
Italian Athlete
I wasn't a washout before, and I'm not a phenomenon now. I'm a player who, when he's called upon, is almost always there.
Quote examples
Harry Dean Stanton
American Actor
I'm tired of playing people who are complete washouts and bums. I don't mind waiting for the good ones to come along. It's like age. It's never bothered me. I've even forgot my birthday. Many times I've wondered if I should tell my real age, but now I think it's an honor, to be doing what I'm doing now at my age.
Quote examples
Sara Cox
English Entertainer
On one trip to the south of France, when I was just pregnant with Isaac, I got a horrendous stomach upset and the whole holiday was a washout. I had to go and have blood tests and my poor other half had to look after Lola because I was so ill.
Quote examples
Darryl Pinckney
American Novelist
If the sensitive washout has no taste for extreme gestures, total self-destruction, then his hope for singularity rests in his voice. Tone is everything.
Quote examples
Akhil Akkineni
American Actor
I don't know whether it was my fault or someone else's fault, but I was extremely disappointed that my first film was a total washout.
Quote examples
Fabio Quagliarella
Italian Athlete
I wasn't a washout before, and I'm not a phenomenon now. I'm a player who, when he's called upon, is almost always there.
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