fallout

noun
fall*out \ ˈfȯl-ˌau̇t \
1946{ds||1|a|}
  • the often radioactive particles stirred up by or resulting from a nuclear explosion and descending through the atmosphere; also : other polluting particles (such as volcanic ash) descending likewise
  • descent (as of fallout) through the atmosphere
  • a secondary and often lingering effect, result, or set of consequences

fall out

verb
fall out \
15th century{ds||1||}
  • quarrel; also : to cut off relations over a quarrel
  • turn out, happen
  • to leave one's place in the ranks

fallout shelter

noun
fallout shelter \
1955
  • a shelter built underground to protect people from radioactive fallout

fall out of fashion

idiom
fall out of fashion \
  • to become no longer generally liked by people : to become unpopular

fall out of love

idiom
fall out of love \
  • to no longer feel romantic love for someone
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