pop-out
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of pop-out
First recorded in 1960–65; noun use of verb phrase pop out
Example Sentences
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There is a pop-out zooming in on the galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0.
From Space Scoop • Mar. 20, 2025
When the three-point shot arrived in 1986, Carril adjusted to include pop-out jumpers from the wing, and the offense became even more dangerous.
From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2022
He came into the game after Gonzales issued his sixth walk and got out of the inning by retiring two dangerous hitters: Xander Bogaerts on a pop-out and Trevor Story on a strikeout.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 10, 2022
The Screen Capture icon is in the pop-out menu on the side; it looks like a circle in a square.
From The Verge • Jun. 3, 2022
The ceilings are high and arched—without any foamy pop-out panels.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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