Washout
Pronunciation: /ˈwɑːˌʃaʊt/
Washout (noun)
- An event that is canceled because of rain or bad weather.
- Damage to a road or path caused by heavy rain washing away the surface.
- A person or thing that fails completely or is unsuccessful.
Examples
- The concert was a washout due to the heavy rain.
- The picnic turned into a washout because of the storm.
Common collocations: complete washout, rainy washout, severe washout, repair a washout, total washout