missout

1 of 2

noun

miss·​out ˈmis-ˌau̇t How to pronounce missout (audio)
: a throw of dice that loses the main bet

miss out

2 of 2

verb

missed out; missing out; misses out

transitive verb

British
: to leave out : omit

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Due to the Covid lockdowns, Gen Z missed out on key socialization time, spending days communicating via Zoom calls and texting. Cortney Harding, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Don't miss out on our latest stories. PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025 The problem is that Spurs missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eze. James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 Levi's Original Trucker Jacket Don’t miss out on this gem of a steal on this beloved Levi’s denim jacket that has racked up over 8,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for missout

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of missout was in 1855

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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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