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standout

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

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˈstændaʊt/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • CMU ARPABET: S T AE1 N D AW2 T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Exceptional; noteworthy.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • The band played well, but the acrobats gave the standout performance.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

An exceptional or noteworthy person or thing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • This building is one of the city's architectural standouts.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

The distance a self-retracting metal tape measure can be extended before collapsing under its own weight.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • This tape measure has a standout of 14 feet.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Deverbal from stand out.