English dictionary

flame-out

/'fl/eI/m,/AU/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the failure of a jet engine caused by an interruption of the fuel supply or by faulty combustion

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
a complete or conspicuous failure

noun.event

Examples
The spectacular flame-out of the company's stock cost many people their life savings.

Source: WordNet 3.0