Burnout Definition

bûrnout
noun
A failure in a device attributable to burning, excessive heat, or friction.
American Heritage
The point at which a rocket's fuel or oxidizer is completely burned up and the rocket enters its free-flight phase or is jettisoned.
Webster's New World
Damage caused by overheating.
Webster's New World
The point at which this termination occurs.
American Heritage
A person in a state of mental or physical exhaustion, as from dissipation or overwork, and therefore fatigued, unmotivated, etc.
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Burnout

Noun

Singular:
burnout
Plural:
burnouts

Origin of Burnout

  • From the verb to burn out.

    From Wiktionary

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