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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On that second building, which had been open to the sky above, a new roof now keeps the rain out, and support beams over the garage bay openings have been replaced.
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Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Arkansas had its game rained out.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 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
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Eric D. Lawrence, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Arkansas had its game rained out.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 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
See All Example Sentences for rain out
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“Rain out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rain%20out. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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