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

Further, many school shooters confide in others or drop hints about their violent plans or interests, the concept known as leakage. —Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025

Airflow is often unbalanced, duct leakage is higher than expected and controls may not be calibrated. —Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

Some breastfeeding parents stop experiencing any leakage after the first few weeks of breastfeeding. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025

The paint supplier was o having trouble properly transporting its goods without leakage. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Aug. 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