1. a gradual decrease in the loudness of sound or brightness of an image, especially at the end of a film, television show, or song
Usage: film and television; audio production
2. a gradual disappearance or decline
Usage: general use

Examples

• The movie ended with a slow fadeout to black.
• The director used a fadeout to transition between scenes.
• The song’s fadeout lasted nearly thirty seconds.
• There was a gradual fadeout of his influence in the company.
• The fadeout of the radio signal indicated we were leaving the broadcast area.
• The concert concluded with a beautiful fadeout of the orchestra.