adj
standout
STAN-dowt
Standout (adj) means Exceptionally good; clearly better than the rest. Example: “She gave a standout performance in the final act.”
adj
1
Exceptionally good; clearly better than the rest.
"She gave a standout performance in the final act."
noun
1
A person or thing that is exceptionally impressive compared to others.
"The rookie quickly became the standout of the team."
"This building is one of the city's architectural standouts."
How to use standout
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething or someone that clearly stands above the rest in quality.
Common pairings
standout performance
standout player
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Word forms
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Etymology
Formed from the phrasal verb "stand out," turned into a single noun and adjective.
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Rhymes for standout
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What does “standout” mean?
The word “standout” means exceptionally good; clearly better than the rest. In plain terms, something or someone that clearly stands above the rest in quality.
How do you pronounce “standout”?
“Standout” is pronounced STAN-dowt (/ˈstændaʊt/ in IPA).
How do you use “standout” in a sentence?
Here is “standout” used in a sentence: “She gave a standout performance in the final act.”
What part of speech is “standout”?
Depending on how it is used, “standout” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “standout” have?
“Standout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: exceptionally good; clearly better than the rest.
