missout

1 of 2

noun

miss·​out ˈmis-ˌau̇t How to pronounce missout (audio)
: a throw of dice that loses the main bet

miss out

2 of 2

verb

missed out; missing out; misses out

transitive verb

British
: to leave out : omit

Examples of missout in a Sentence

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Don't miss out on Saturday night's Powderhorn Porchfest, featuring 13 bands across three front porches in the south Minneapolis neighborhood, a beer garden, food trucks and vendors. Audrey Kennedy, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024 But being hindered by the fear of missing out on lower rates might not be the best mindset. Alena Botros, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2024 Don't miss out on this top-of-the-line Wi-Fi solution at a remarkable discount. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 18 Sep. 2024 With sports betting on the rise, are young Black Americans missing out on long-term wealth-building opportunities? Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for missout 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1855, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of missout was in 1855

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“Missout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/missout. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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