noun
- plural of letout; openings or vents in a garment or structure that allow air or light to pass through
- plural of letout; excuses or ways of avoiding a responsibility or obligation
Usage: often used in sewing and tailoring contexts
Usage: informal
Examples
- The dress had strategic letouts along the seams for better ventilation.
- The tailor added letouts to the jacket to allow for easier movement.
- He was always looking for letouts when it came to finishing his homework.
- The contract had several letouts that allowed either party to withdraw.
- The designer incorporated letouts in the fabric to create an interesting visual effect.