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

Taipei city’s government said there was no major damage reported in the immediate aftermath, with some isolated cases of damage including gas and water leakage and minor damage to buildings. —CNN Money, 27 Dec. 2025

Some isolated damage included gas and water leakage. —Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 27 Dec. 2025

Mercury vapor leakage already poses an environmental risk at the surface. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025

These small devices identify leakage right away and alert you to close the water supply if required. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 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