missout

1 of 2

noun

miss·​out ˈmis-ˌau̇t 

: a throw of dice that loses the main bet

miss out

2 of 2

verb

missed out; missing out; misses out

transitive verb

1

: to lose an opportunity : to be unable to have or enjoy something

Too bad you couldn't come. You really missed out.

—often used with on

missed out on a good time

2

British : to leave out : omit

Examples of missout in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

After missing out on the NCAA Tournament, Baylor and Oklahoma are getting an opportunity to play postseason basketball. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026

While Best Supporting Actress went (as expected) to veteran Weapons star Amy Madigan over 40 years after her first-ever Academy Award nod, the Best Supporting Actor category saw its winner, Sean Penn, miss out on the ceremony entirely. —Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026

Over the course of a big-league season, there inherently are times when players, coaches and staff miss out on being part of family moments. —Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026

The pop star never misses out on a fun party, especially when that party is thrown by her friend, Sir Elton John. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for missout

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