empty out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To completely empty.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"I don't believe it'll be of much use to him, any more," said he, "for it's full of polliwogs an' fish eggs, an' the water has took all the crinkle out o' the straw an ruined it. I guess, Trot, that the best thing for us to do is to empty out all his body an' carry his head an' clothes along the roa
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “empty out” mean?
To completely empty.
Is “empty out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.