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TIMEOUT

/ˈtaɪm.aʊt/

7 letters · 2 syllables · noun

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Definition of TIMEOUT

noun

A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.

"We're being beaten! We need a time-out!"

noun

A break from a tense, heated or stressful situation (often enforced, sometimes as a disciplinary measure); a cooling-off period.

"Hitting people is not acceptable! Go to your room and take a time-out!"

noun

(communication) The intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.

noun

(communication) The allowed maximal time for a process to end normally.

noun

(communication) The intentional termination of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.

"My connection was so slow that I kept receiving timeouts when trying to view Web pages."

Examples of TIMEOUT in a Sentence

  • "We're being beaten! We need a time-out!"
  • "Hitting people is not acceptable! Go to your room and take a time-out!"
  • "My connection was so slow that I kept receiving timeouts when trying to view Web pages."

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
2
Scrabble
9
points
WWF
11
points

Is TIMEOUT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, TIMEOUT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 9 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 9 pts Words With Friends — 11 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of TIMEOUT earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 59 points total.

Letter Values for TIMEOUT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter timeout Total
Scrabble 1131111 9
WWF 1141121 11

How to Use TIMEOUT in Word Games

TIMEOUT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since TIMEOUT uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 59 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble TIMEOUT to find 63 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About TIMEOUT

What does TIMEOUT mean?
TIMEOUT is a noun. A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.
Is TIMEOUT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, TIMEOUT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 9 points in Scrabble.
How many points is TIMEOUT worth in Scrabble?
TIMEOUT is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 2 syllables.
How many words can you make from TIMEOUT?
You can make 63 words from the letters in TIMEOUT. The longest sub-words are 5 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.