TIMEOUT
/ˈtaɪm.aʊt/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of TIMEOUT
A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.
"We're being beaten! We need a time-out!"
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!"
(communication) The intentional ending of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.
(communication) The allowed maximal time for a process to end normally.
(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
Is TIMEOUT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TIMEOUT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | t | i | m | e | o | u | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TIMEOUT
63 words from the letters in TIMEOUT
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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.