miss out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To miss an experience or lose an opportunity, etc. that should not be missed.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Oh my good gracious me, look at that. Whoa! Quick!
What is it?
I can't explain it. You're just going to have to come over here and look out this window for a while.
Whatever it is, we're not interested.
Well. I have to say you're missing out.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To leave out, to omit.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “miss out” mean?
To miss an experience or lose an opportunity, etc. that should not be missed.
Is “miss out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.