rain out
verb
rained out; raining out; rains out
: to interrupt or prevent (something, such as a sports event) by rain
Examples of rain out in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The practice, known as cloud seeding, involves spraying chemical compounds into the air in an effort to wring more rain out of the sky.
—
Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024
On a day when many softball teams in the Bay Area had their games rained out, Dublin was able to win a thriller at a tournament.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The lightweight rain jacket has all the makings of becoming your go-to for sprinkles and downpours alike, including ample pockets for your belongings, elastic cuffs to prevent water from running down your arms, and adjustable drawstrings on the hood and waist for keeping wind and rain out.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Another effect falling temperatures may have will be the appearance of a fleeting thunderstorm, as cooler air closer to the ground pushes warmer more humid air upward, where moisture then condenses and rains out.
—TIME, 25 Mar. 2024
Saturday's Xfinity Series opener was also rained out.
—Ellen J. Horrow, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
Repair weatherstripping and any leaks to keep the rain out.
—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
The waterproof material keeps rain out if you get caught in a shower, and the interiors are easy to clean if a tub of soup spills on your way home.
—Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 11 Jan. 2024
Nor was the fact that the show was supposed to be held in the afternoon in the streets of the Brera district, but got rained out at the last minute and was forced indoors.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2023
Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024
On a day when many softball teams in the Bay Area had their games rained out, Dublin was able to win a thriller at a tournament.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024
The lightweight rain jacket has all the makings of becoming your go-to for sprinkles and downpours alike, including ample pockets for your belongings, elastic cuffs to prevent water from running down your arms, and adjustable drawstrings on the hood and waist for keeping wind and rain out.
—Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
Another effect falling temperatures may have will be the appearance of a fleeting thunderstorm, as cooler air closer to the ground pushes warmer more humid air upward, where moisture then condenses and rains out.
—TIME, 25 Mar. 2024
Saturday's Xfinity Series opener was also rained out.
—Ellen J. Horrow, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2024
Repair weatherstripping and any leaks to keep the rain out.
—Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024
The waterproof material keeps rain out if you get caught in a shower, and the interiors are easy to clean if a tub of soup spills on your way home.
—Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 11 Jan. 2024
Nor was the fact that the show was supposed to be held in the afternoon in the streets of the Brera district, but got rained out at the last minute and was forced indoors.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'rain out.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near rain out
Cite this Entry
“Rain out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20out. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share