shutout

noun

shut·out | \ˈshət-ˌau̇t

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Definition of shutout

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a game or contest in which one side fails to score

2 : a preemptive bid in bridge

shut out

verb

Definition of shut out (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

2 : to prevent (an opponent) from scoring in a game or contest

3 : to forestall the bidding of (bridge opponents) by making a high or preemptive bid

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Examples of shutout in a Sentence

Noun

They beat us in a 9–0 shutout.

Verb

local residents feel that they have been shut out of the debate for expanding the airport

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Trevor Richards threw six scoreless innings and Cameron Maybin made a run-saving catch in the fifth inning to preserve the shutout. — Matthew Defranks, Sun-Sentinel.com, "A Closer Look: Miami Marlins 2, Philadelphia Phillies 0," 14 July 2018 The Orioles finally broke up the shutout in the eighth inning on a two-run homer by leadoff man Tim Beckham. — Peter Schmuck, baltimoresun.com, "Yankees strike back, salvage doubleheader split with 10-2 rout of Orioles," 10 July 2018 The shutout was the fourth in the last six matches for Cincinnati. — Scott Winfield, Cincinnati.com, "ICYMI: FC Cincinnati ties soon-to-be MLS rival, three Cincinnati Reds named MLB All-Stars," 9 July 2018 Jose Urena made a nice impression in his first game back from the disabled list, delivering five scoreless innings before the Marlins' thin bullpen took over and carried the shutout to the end. — Clark Spencer, miamiherald, "Sleep-deprived Marlins wake up late to take down Rays in 3-0 win," 4 July 2018 Burbank finally broke the shutout in the third inning to get to within 9-2. — Jeff Tully, latimes.com, "Burbank 8-10 All-Stars softball falls short of title," 4 July 2018 Yes, Felipe Baloy ruined the shutout with his sliding 78th-minute finish. — Brian Straus, SI.com, "England's New Three Lions Appear to Be a Different Animal at This World Cup," 24 June 2018 Joe Kelly and Matt Barnes each pitched an inning to complete the four-hit shutout that only took 2 hours, 29 minutes. — Ken Powtak, courant.com, "Sale Strikes Out 13 In 7 Innings As Red Sox Shut Out Mariners," 24 June 2018 Fire goalie Richard Sanchez made four saves for the shutout. — Chicago Tribune Staff Report, chicagotribune.com, "Fire advance in U.S. Open Cup before record crowd in Atlanta," 20 June 2018

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shut one's face

shut one's mouth

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shutout

noun

English Language Learners Definition of shutout

: a game or contest in which one side does not score

shutout

noun

shut·out | \ˈshət-ˌau̇t

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Kids Definition of shutout

: a game in which one side fails to score

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