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

Two TVs blared late into the night; those who could block out the noise slept in the glow. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

Crafted from 22 momme mulberry silk, which is thicker and blocks out more light than lighter silk weights while remaining softer and less dense than heavier options, this mask is ideal for sensitive skin. — Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026

To put it simply, the WF-1000XM6 block out unwanted ambient noise like a pair of over-ears. — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 8 July 2026

Especially not when their pregame preparation includes having to try to block out an international uproar. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Rhymes for block out

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