standout /ˈstændaʊt/noun 2adjective 1forms 1 noun2 •An exceptional or noteworthy person or thing.This building is one of the city's architectural standouts. •The distance a self-retracting metal tape measure can be extended before collapsing under its own weight.This tape measure has a standout of 14 feet. adjective1 •Exceptional; noteworthy.The band played well, but the acrobats gave the standout performance. formsstandouts