let out

verb

let out; letting out; lets out

intransitive verb

: to conclude a session or performance
school let out in June

Examples of let out in a Sentence

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The private backyard is a tropical oasis, letting out onto a covered terrace with alfresco dining space. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 26 Nov. 2024 In just her second game back from a preseason injury, Rice let out a triumphant roar as Jaquez draped an arm over her shoulder. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024 Within the cockpit of this fighter jet, Milhouse can let out all the aggression his mom, dad, and Bart don’t have time for. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 Nov. 2024 That was quite a scream Gabi let out after watching Sir’s video last week. Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for let out 

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of let out was in 1888

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“Let out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let%20out. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.

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