Definition of shutout
1 : a game or contest in which one side fails to score
2 : a preemptive bid in bridge
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Examples of shutout in a Sentence
They beat us in a 9–0 shutout.
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ROYALS’ VARGAS BLANKS INDIANS Jason Vargas (7-3) threw his first shutout in nearly three years, outdueling his Royals rival Josh Tomlin and sending Kansas City to a 4-0 home victory over the Cleveland Indians.
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First-place Miami FC is now unbeaten in its past seven NASL matches, earned its fourth shutout of the season and opened up a five-point lead over second-place Jacksonville.
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Jerantowski has recorded 15 shutouts and has a goals-against average of 0.36.
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Cablk allowed only nine goals this spring and recorded shutouts in her last nine games.
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But Seattle delivered a performance not to be ashamed of, starting with Bergman, who pitched seven shutout innings, allowing four hits with two walks and two strikeouts.
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Erin Toomey made four saves to record her 16th shutout, tying the school record.
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Sophomore left-hander Kacey Murphy was called on to make his eighth start of the season and dazzled, pitching the seven-inning shutout.
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Fresno State’s Ricky Tyler Thomas limited San Diego State to three singles over 6 2/3 shutout innings one week ago at SDSU’s Tony Gwynn Stadium.
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First Known Use of shutout
1889
SHUTOUT Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of shutout for English Language Learners
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: a game or contest in which one side does not score
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: a game in which one side fails to score
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