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

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Few Japanese investors hold gold, missing out on a crucial hedge against currency depreciation. — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The Zambia women’s national team have failed to reach the knockout stage of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations and will thus miss out on competing in the 2027 women’s World Cup. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2026 Don’t miss out on more of our favorite deals happening at Amazon this week, including a barely-there wireless bra and hydrating Neutrogena moisturizer. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 Since April, and including the new extension for August, the state will miss out on $610 million in revenue. — Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 5 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 8 Aug. 2026.

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