word
Washout
WAH-showt
/ˈwɑːˌʃaʊt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
washout
Dictionary meaning
Someone who is unsuccessful.
Examples
- From the house they watched the washout of their newly seeded lawn by the water.
- It was several days after the storm before they could repair the washout and open the road.
Synonyms: flop
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