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flameout

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of flaming out or burning out; extinguishing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: flare-up

2

noun

Meaning 2

The act of quitting or failing, especially due to overwork or in a dramatic manner.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, figuratively, uncountable

Examples

  • The company was one of Silicon Valley's more famous dot-com flameouts.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

The sudden extinguishing of the flame of a burner (due to obstruction of fuel or airflow).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • The left engine suffered a flameout from ingesting heavy rain.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: flare-up

History

Etymology

Deverbal from flame out.