rain out

verb

rained out; raining out; rains out

transitive verb

: to interrupt or prevent (something, such as a sports event) by rain
rainout
ˈrān-ˌau̇t How to pronounce rain out (audio)
noun

Examples of rain out in a Sentence

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Don’t get upset when your weekend gets rained out–just hit the outlets! — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 In 2024, the event was rained out in April and rescheduled for June 8. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 10 June 2026 The White House appears to be especially sensitive to the prospect of a rain out. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 14 June 2026 Ticket holders can exchange tickets for a different game as if Thursday’s were rained out. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rain out

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rain out was in 1896

Rhymes for rain out

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“Rain out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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rain out

verb
: to interrupt or prevent (as a sports event) by rain
rainout
ˈrān-ˌau̇t How to pronounce rain out (audio)
noun
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