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 

noun

Examples of rain out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Titan is a geologically active world cloaked in an atmosphere denser than Earth's, its landscape shaped by seas of liquid methane and vast dunes built from organic particles that rain out of its skies. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 July 2026

It’s made of an easy-to-clean thermoplastic polyurethane that is also water-resistant for those games that get rained out. — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

Don’t get upset when your weekend gets rained out–just hit the outlets! — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

That kind of setup is typical heading into Independence Day, when small shifts in storm tracks can make a big difference in who stays dry — and who gets rained out. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1896, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rain out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout

Kids Definition

rain out

verb

: to interrupt or prevent (as a sports event) by rain

rainout

ˈrān-ˌau̇t 

noun