missout

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noun

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

miss out

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verb

missed out; missing out; misses out

transitive verb

1
: to lose an opportunity : to be unable to have or enjoy something
Too bad you couldn't come. You really missed out.
—often used with on
missed out on a good time
2
British : to leave out : omit

Examples of missout in a Sentence

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Forest are in the market for a right wing-back, having missed out on Anan Khalaili, who joined Crystal Palace from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise after Forest had a £20million bid for the Israeli rejected. — Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Why breakfast is linked to memory and grades The American Academy of Pediatrics says children who regularly miss breakfast miss out on benefits tied directly to school performance. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026 Related The route follows confirmation earlier this month that Adelaide and Perth would miss out on Laneway in 2027 as organizers reduce the festival’s footprint. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 Last Year The Falcons finished their 2025 campaign with an 8–9 record, missing out on a postseason run after being caught in a tight, three-way split atop the division. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for missout

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1945, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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 Sep. 2026.

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