TIMEOUTS
8 letters · 2 syllables · noun
Definition of TIMEOUTS
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 TIMEOUTS 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 TIMEOUTS a Scrabble Word?
Yes, TIMEOUTS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: TIMEOUTS uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for TIMEOUTS
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | t | i | m | e | o | u | t | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| WWF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in TIMEOUTS
100 words from the letters in TIMEOUTS
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How to Use TIMEOUTS in Word Games
TIMEOUTS is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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