block out

verb

blocked out; blocking out; blocks out

1

: to hide or cover something so that it cannot be seen, felt, or heard

Clouds blocked out the sun.

We put on music to block out the sound of the traffic.

2

: to force oneself not to think about (something)

He tried to block the event out.

3

: to ignore (something)

blocking out distractions

see also:

block entry 2 sense 2

Examples of block out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Renpho Eyeris Masc eye and head massager ($69) blocks out light and offers customizable heat and massage modes for eye strain and headaches. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026

Test recordings sounded clear and full, and the noise cancellation completely blocked out the buzz and whine of my 3D printer. —Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 14 June 2026

Inside, black curtains blocked out the windows and purple neon lights zigzagged across the walls and ceiling. —Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

Mini Blinds Mini blinds are another traditional approach to blocking out some light. —Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 11 June 2026

Rhymes for block out

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