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

Example Sentences

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

Fuel leakage in the presence of an external ignition source may increase the risk of fire, the auto maker said in a safety recall report. —Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 14 May 2023

This little bottle is super tough, with a secure lid that eliminates any leakage concerns in your luggage or pack. —Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2023

That's because Passivhaus is an ultra-energy-efficient building standard that is designed to minimize things like air leakage and how much energy is consumed, using elements like high-quality windows and lots of insulation and ensuring that the building envelope is as air-tight as possible. —Kimberley Mok, Treehugger, 11 Apr. 2023

Grease, splatter and other kitchen residue can easily build up over the gas burners on your stove top, which may delay or prevent the complete ignition of a burner, which could contribute to potential gas leakage over time, according to Papantoniou. —Zee Krstic, Good Housekeeping, 16 Jan. 2023

Even through rigorous tests, like shaking liquids inside and letting tomato sauce sit for three days, there was no leakage or staining that occurred when these containers were up to bat. —Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2022

But there is sure to be leakage in a joint venture majority-owned by the regime. —The Editorial Board, WSJ, 28 Nov. 2022

Eight years later, after the chamber was further sealed up to prevent sound leakage, new tests gave a reading of –13 decibels A-weighted. —Caity Weaver, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2022

Your pelvic floor—the group of muscles and connective tissues that support the bladder, urethra, uterus, and bowels—naturally weakens with age, boosting your chances of leakage. —Erica Sweeney, SELF, 22 Nov. 2022

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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