Fallout Definition

fôlout
noun
The descent to earth of radioactive particles, as after a nuclear explosion.
Webster's New World
These particles.
Webster's New World
The negative consequences of any action or decision.
Webster's New World
An incidental result or side effect.
American Heritage
(rare) A declined offer in a sales transaction when acceptance was presumed.
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Noun

Singular:
fallout
Plural:
fallouts

Origin of Fallout

  • From the verb fall out; fall +‎ out

    From Wiktionary

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