1. a complete failure or disappointment
Usage: informal
2. erosion of soil or rock by flowing water
3. a road or bridge damaged or destroyed by flooding

Examples

• The new restaurant was a complete washout and closed within a month.
• Heavy rains caused a washout on the mountain highway.
• The bridge was impassable due to the washout from the storm.
• He turned out to be a washout as a salesman.
• The concert was a washout because of the terrible weather.
• Engineers had to repair the washout before traffic could resume.
• The steep slope showed signs of washout after the flooding.