1. people who fail to complete a training program or course of study
Usage: informal
2. sections of road, railway, or bridge that have been damaged or destroyed by flooding or heavy rain
3. complete failures or disappointments
Usage: informal

Examples

• Three cadets were washouts from the police academy.
• The military training program had several washouts this year.
• Heavy rains caused multiple washouts along the mountain highway.
• The bridge was closed due to washouts in the supporting embankment.
• The new restaurant was one of the biggest washouts of the season.
• Both movies were complete washouts at the box office.
• Road crews worked to repair the washouts after the storm.