fade-out

Pronunciation key ( fād′out´ )

fade-out

n.

1. In motion pictures, radio, television, fading out, gradually disappearing.
2. Of a scene or sound, becoming less distinct or indistinct.
3. Gradual disappearance of a film sequence through transition to the following sequence.

References

Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955

Funk and Wagnall's Standard Dictionary, Comprehensive International Edition, ©1976