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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As the camera panned to Brown, also clad in the glasses, the audience let out a few whoops and cheers. Michelle McGahan, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 When Schmitt brought up reports that the IRS could be shut down, Musk let out a slight laugh and nodded but did not verbally respond. Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025 While nearly everyone else rejoices about being let out early, aspiring diplomat Negin (Rojina Esmaeili, a spitfire with a fantastic frown) takes it upon herself to help Omid. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 Feb. 2025 Frontman Bryan Garris let out a mighty pig squeal as guest vocalist Poppy thrashed and screamed across the stage, dressed like an even more macabre girl from The Ring. Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2025 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

Cite this Entry

“Let out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/let%20out. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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