outpouring

noun

out·​pour·​ing ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ 

1

: the act of pouring out

an outpouring of emotion

2

: something that pours out or is poured out : outflow

Synonyms

• exodus
• gush
• outflow
• outpour

Examples of outpouring in a Sentence

an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant

Recent Examples on the Web

But since his father’s death of cardiac arrest at his West Valley home, the teen said there had been an outpouring of support. —Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024

Kim White’s daily update videos described an outpouring of empathy from residents of nearby Spicer, Minnesota, as the search reached their neighborhoods and backyards. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outpouring

noun

out·​pour·​ing -ˌpōr-iŋ 

-ˌpȯr-

1

: the act of pouring out

2

a

: something that pours out or is poured out

b

: outburst sense 1