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noun

ˈwȯsh-ˌau̇t How to pronounce washout (audio)
Definition of washoutnext
as in disaster
something that has failed the fashion designer's last showing was a complete washout

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verb

1
as in to collapse
to be unsuccessful most of the participants in the tough training program washed out

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2
as in to bleach
to make white or whiter by removing color the bright lights of the TV studio washed out her facial features, making her look as white as a ghost

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3
as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of that last illness washed the child out completely

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4
as in to rinse
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse wash out your bathing suit in the sink

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Recent Examples of washout
Noun
Overnight rainfall coupled with the arrival of storms Saturday means the region could see a washout. — Kendrick Calfee june 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 The two subsequent washouts have given Sri Lanka a 1-0 series victory. — ABC News, 8 June 2026
Verb
If your boards look washed out, gray, or patchy compared to when they were first finished, the protective layer is wearing thin. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Use a generous amount on the scalp and ends before bed, then wash out the excess the morning after. — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for washout
Recent Examples of Synonyms for washout
  1. disaster
  2. collapse
  3. bleach
  4. wear
  5. rinse
  6. failure
  7. fail
  8. fade
Noun
  • Modern networks are more resilient in disasters, an AT&T spokesman said, because they can be restored faster and are less vulnerable to damage and copper theft.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Burnham launched a government inquiry that found police failures, not the victims themselves, were responsible for the disaster.
    — Lauren Frayer, NPR, 9 July 2026
Definition of disaster
Verb
  • The camaraderie was evident on the ground here in La Guaira, the coastal city where quake damage was most severe, collapsing dozens of buildings.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of collapse
Verb
  • Light, almost bleached, jeans and white denim are having a main-character moment in 2026.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026
  • Wet grass is susceptible to fungal infections like rust disease, dollar spot, and red thread, which can cause bleached or dead grass or orange spots on individual blades of grass.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of bleach
Verb
  • On Saturday, while wearing a crisp, new black Portland Trail Blazers polo shirt, Morant talked of fresh starts, a rejuvenated and nature-loving version of himself and the desire to change narratives.
    — Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Norwegian fans wore red and blue, Viking helmets and Haaland shirts.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
Definition of wear
Verb
  • Wipe away the residue with a damp microfiber cloth, rinsing it often.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • Once the bacteria have been removed, thoroughly rinsing and drying surfaces as much as possible helps slow their return.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of rinse
Noun
  • Any actions against those responsible for the structural failure are pending the results of the ongoing investigation, the Department of Buildings said earlier this week.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The notion of remaining in your childhood home well into your adult years carries an enduring stigma, suggesting a failure to launch.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of failure
Verb
  • Though the team failed to advance to the knockout round, its historic run inspired an outpouring of national pride, while uniting Haitians at home and abroad.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • Arredondo is charged with 10 counts of endangering students for allegedly failing to quickly respond to the May 24, 2022, shooting, in which 19 students and two teachers were killed.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of fail
Verb
  • Most of Future’s peers in the post-Lil Wayne digital-trap era of the early 2010s, from fellow Atlanta stars Young Thug and 2 Chainz to Southern boldfaced names like Kodak Black and Kevin Gates, have faded back into the regional-rap morass.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026
  • Each song explores a different kind of longing—lovers come together but fall apart, dreams fade away only to have resolutions renewed—against a different strain of soul.
    — Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026
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