missout

1 of 2

noun

miss·​out ˈmis-ˌau̇t How to pronounce missout (audio)
: a throw of dice that loses the main bet

miss out

2 of 2

verb

missed out; missing out; misses out

transitive verb

British
: to leave out : omit

Examples of missout in a Sentence

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Verb
Graduating students that didn’t attend the ceremony missed out on the money. Nick Perry, Fortune, 21 May 2024 Come summer, don't miss out on the refreshing watermelon relish. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for missout 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of missout was in 1855

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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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