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Definition of fadeout

fadeout

/ˈfeɪd.aʊt/
fade · out
Plural:fadeouts
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fadeout Lexical Profile

fadeout Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A gradual decrease in the brightness of a film or television image, or in the volume of a recorded sound, until it disappears completely.

Example

"The director ended the final scene with a slow fadeout to black as the credits began to roll."

2

A gradual disappearance, decline, or loss of strength, prominence, or radio signal reception.

Example

"Solar flares caused a temporary radio fadeout across much of the northern hemisphere."

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• Nearby Words

fade-in
fadeaway
faded
fadeout
fader
fading
fae

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fadeout. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fadeout
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