rainout

or rain-out

[ reyn-out ]

noun

1. a contest, performance, or the like, that has been rained out.
2. Also called washout. the removal of radioactive particles or other foreign substances from the atmosphere by precipitation.

rainout

/ ˈreɪnˌaʊt /

noun

1. radioactive fallout or atmospheric pollution carried to the earth by rain

Word History and Origins

Origin of rainout¹

1945–50, Americanism; noun use of verb phrase rain out

Example Sentences

Two days, three wins and 18 runs from a once-slumping lineup later, it’s hard to not see the rainout now as a blessing in disguise.

From Los Angeles Times

Shane Bieber, Guardians: It’s been over a week since Cleveland learned Bieber needed Tommy John surgery, but with a rainout April 7 and an off day Thursday, the Guardians have been able to get by with their other four starters.

From Seattle Times

Now, though, as the Dodgers play their first home series of the season, an unfolding gambling scandal with Ohtani near its center has felt like a rainout.

From New York Times

The rainout Tuesday necessitated a doubleheader Wednesday, affecting Miami’s pitching plans in the final days of a playoff race and angering team officials, according to a report by The Athletic.

From Washington Times

The second game was a makeup of Saturday’s rainout.

From Washington Times