washout
Washout (noun) means Damage or a channel caused when a rush of water erodes soil, a road, or a railway line. Example: “A washout closed the mountain road for three days.”
How to use washout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA failure or ruin caused by rain, or more generally, any total flop.
Informal, especially the "failure/person who failed" sense.
Word forms
washouts plural
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A _____ closed the mountain road for three days.
Etymology
Formed from the phrasal verb "wash out."
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Rhymes for washout
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What does “washout” mean?
The word “washout” means damage or a channel caused when a rush of water erodes soil, a road, or a railway line. In plain terms, a failure or ruin caused by rain, or more generally, any total flop.
How do you pronounce “washout”?
“Washout” is pronounced WO-showt (/ˈwɔʃˌaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “washout” in a sentence?
Here is “washout” used in a sentence: “A washout closed the mountain road for three days.”
What part of speech is “washout”?
“Washout” is a noun.
How many meanings does “washout” have?
“Washout” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: damage or a channel caused when a rush of water erodes soil, a road, or a railway line.