English Explanatory Dictionary

flameout

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of flaming out or burning out; extinguishing.
  2. The act of quitting or failing, especially due to overwork or in a dramatic manner.
  3. The sudden extinguishing of the flame of a burner (due to obstruction of fuel or airflow).

Pronunciation

en-us-flameout.ogg

Word forms

flameout flameouts flame-out

Etymology

Deverbal from flame out.

Antonyms

flare-up
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