leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij 

1

a

: the act or process or an instance of leaking

b

: loss of electricity especially due to faulty insulation

2

: something or the amount that leaks

Examples of leakage in a Sentence

trying to prevent accidental leakages

Leakages of about 30 percent were reported.

taking steps to prevent leakage of confidential information

Recent Examples on the Web

Artificial intelligence now plays a key role in detecting and addressing revenue leakage. —Ranganath Taware, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025

According to Helen Rankin, founder of Cheeky Wipes, this typically includes a special hydrophobic inner layer that repels water to keep leakage contained, an absorbent core to trap period blood, and a waterproof outer layer for total peace of mind. —Tabitha Britt, Glamour, 31 July 2025

Power leakage, thermal output and bandwidth ceilings all compound as systems scale. —Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Without broader adoption or legal backing, the system will still face leakage. —Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij 

1

a

: the act, process, or an instance of leaking

b

: loss of electricity due especially to faulty insulation

2

: something or the amount that is lost in a leak