Definitions

1. noun

A sudden heavy rainstorm that causes flooding or makes the ground too soft to support vehicles or people.

“The parade was a washout due to the heavy rainstorm that hit the city.”

2. noun

A track or course on which a vehicle or vehicle can pass, especially after a flood or heavy rain, but is still very soft and difficult to use.

“The farmer tried to fix the washout on the dirt road after the heavy rainfall.”

3. verb

To ruin or make something useless due to bad weather, especially rain.

“The concert was going to be a washout due to the strong winds and heavy rain.”

4. verb

To fill or overflow something with water, especially suddenly and violently.

“The river was washed out by the heavy downpour, causing the nearby village to flood.”