Pronunciation: /wɒʃ aʊt/

Definitions of wash out

noun a situation where something is removed or cleaned by washing

Example Sentences

A1 I need to buy a new wash out for my laundry.

A2 The wash out of my favorite shirt is fading.

B1 The wash out of the river caused flooding in the town.

B2 The heavy rain caused a wash out on the road, making it impassable.

C1 The environmental impact assessment showed that the construction project could lead to a potential wash out of pollutants into the river.

C2 The government implemented measures to prevent a wash out of toxic chemicals into the groundwater.

verb to remove or clean something by washing

Example Sentences

A1 I wash out my socks every week.

A2 She washes out the stains from her shirt before putting it in the laundry.

B1 The heavy rain washed out the roads, causing traffic delays.

B2 The flood washed out the bridge, making it unsafe to cross.

C1 The company had to cancel the outdoor event because the storm washed it out.

C2 The pollution from the factory is washing out the natural beauty of the river.

Examples of wash out in a Sentence

formal The heavy rain caused a wash out of the dirt road, making it impassable.

informal I had to cancel the picnic because of the wash out from last night's storm.

slang The party was a total wash out, nobody showed up.

figurative His hopes of winning the championship were washed out after his injury.

Grammatical Forms of wash out

past tense

washed out

plural

wash out

comparative

more washed out

superlative

most washed out

present tense

washes out

future tense

will wash out

perfect tense

has washed out

continuous tense

is washing out

singular

wash out

positive degree

washed out

infinitive

to wash out

gerund

washing out

participle

washed out

Origin and Evolution of wash out

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'wash out' originated from the action of water washing away or removing something from a surface.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe the act of water washing away dirt or debris, the term 'wash out' evolved to also mean the removal or elimination of something undesirable or unsuccessful, such as a failed project or a disappointing outcome.