Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rained-out

adjective
/reɪnd aʊt/
Definition
Cancelled or forced to stop due to rain.
Examples
  • The baseball game was rained-out, and the fans had to return home.
  • The picnic was rained-out, so we decided to hold it indoors instead.
  • The concert got rained-out after the first few songs were played.
Meaning
When an event, particularly an outdoor activity like a game or concert, is unable to take place because of rain.
Synonyms
  • Cancelled
  • Postponed
  • Abandoned