missed out; missing out; misses out
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 onmissed out on a good time
2
British
: to leave out : omit
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Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
For the parents, don't miss out on the Kir Royale for the perfect French sip.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
Minnesota finished 7-5, while the Badgers went 5-7 and missed out on a bowl game for the first time in 22 years.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
Should the Tide miss out on the CFP for a second straight year, DeBoer may not be such a long shot to land in Happy Valley.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Don’t miss out on this set of Rubbermaid food storage containers that come with airtight lids to keep leftovers fresh.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
For the parents, don't miss out on the Kir Royale for the perfect French sip.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
Minnesota finished 7-5, while the Badgers went 5-7 and missed out on a bowl game for the first time in 22 years.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 23 Nov. 2025
Should the Tide miss out on the CFP for a second straight year, DeBoer may not be such a long shot to land in Happy Valley.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 26 Nov. 2025.
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