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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

runout

/rʌnaʊt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does runout mean?

noun, verb

A runout is a situation where a vehicle or a person is forced to leave a road or a path, often due to a lack of space or a blockage. To run out means to exhaust or use up a resource, such as fuel or time.

Example

"The car ran out of gas on the side of the road, leaving the driver stranded."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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