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washout

/wæʃaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does washout mean?

noun, verb

A washout is a failure or cancellation of an event, especially due to bad weather. To wash out something means to remove or erase it, often by washing or cleaning.

Example

"The festival was a washout due to the heavy rain."

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