rain out
verb
rained out; raining out; rains out
: to interrupt or prevent (something, such as a sports event) by rain
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For now, plan on having an indoor alternative just in case your outdoor Valentine's Day itinerary gets rained out Saturday.
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Locking caster wheels offer stability and, even more important, convenience — if your al fresco gathering gets rained out, just roll the cart indoors and keep the party going.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
That warmer water also makes for a more humid atmosphere; storms can more easily wring more rain out of wetter air.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
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Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Locking caster wheels offer stability and, even more important, convenience — if your al fresco gathering gets rained out, just roll the cart indoors and keep the party going.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
That warmer water also makes for a more humid atmosphere; storms can more easily wring more rain out of wetter air.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Rain out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20out. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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