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

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

For Liberty, which has a history of prioritizing value and avoiding unnecessary tax leakage, the split-off provided flexibility on the Braves, including if a potential sale arose. —Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 15 July 2025

When faced with challenging surfaces, such as rocks and plastic figures with rough textures and many curves, the silicone sucker on its robotic arm was able to conform to them and hold its grip for long periods of time with barely any leakage. —ArsTechnica, 28 June 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