wash out

verb

1. tr to wash (the inside of something) so as to remove (dirt)
2. Alsowash off to remove or be removed by washing

   grass stains don't wash out easily

3. tr to cancel or abandon (a sporting event)

noun

1. geology
   1. erosion of the earth's surface by the action of running water
   2. a narrow channel produced by this erosion
2. informal.
   1. a total failure or disaster
   2. an incompetent person
3. a sporting or social event that is cancelled due to rain
4. aeronautics a decrease in the angle of attack of an aircraft wing towards the wing tip

Example Sentences

While sales of summer shoe styles were washed out by wetter weather, "we had a very encouraging start to sales of our Autumn/Winter ranges," it said.

From BBC

Vermont residents suffered from climate change-exacerbated events like torrential rains which washed out major cities such as Montpelier.

From Salon

After the entire first day was washed out by rain, India chose to bat on a lively, seaming pitch and were dismissed for the third-lowest total in their Test history.

From BBC

Record-breaking flooding washed out roads, including long stretches of interstates, while knocking out electricity for days.

From Salon

New Zealand's one-off Test match against Afghanistan has been washed out without a single ball bowled across the five days.

From BBC

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