passout
passout Lexical Profile
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• noun
Australian A ticket, token, or hand stamp given to a patron leaving a theatre, sporting venue, or event that allows them to re-enter later without paying again.
"Remember to ask the usher for a passout at the door if you need to get your jacket from the car during intermission."
A printed sheet of information, leaflet, or free sample distributed to an audience, class, or the general public.
"The professor distributed a two-page passout summarizing the key historical dates before starting the lecture."
An act or instance of losing consciousness or fainting, especially due to heat, exhaustion, or intoxication.
"Standing at attention for two hours in the midday sun resulted in a sudden passout among the new recruits."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse the single-word noun 'passout' (a re-entry ticket or printed handout) with the two-word phrasal verb 'pass out' (to faint or distribute items).
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