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

Make sure to tighten it well to avoid leakage. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2026

The supplement also decreases urgency and leakage for most users. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026

Switching the thermostat off for an extended period of time can lead to leakages, burst pipes, and mold damage. —Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026

Researchers assessed this damage by measuring the ion leakage from the leaf. —New Atlas, 7 Feb. 2026

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