Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rainout
noun
/ˈreɪnaʊt/
Definition
A rainout refers to a situation, particularly in sports, where a game or event is canceled or postponed due to rain.
Examples
- Due to the heavy downpour, the baseball game was declared a rainout.
- Fans were disappointed by the rainout, as they had been looking forward to the concert.
- The football match faced a rainout, forcing organizers to reschedule for next week.
Meaning
When undesirable weather, specifically rain, interferes with an event, causing it to be called off, this is termed a rainout.
Synonyms
- postponement
- cancellation
- abandonment
