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

Importantly, no iron leakage was detected, confirming that the materials are safe and environmentally friendly, as per the press release. —Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025

Botox helps reduce urine leakage and the urge to pee, while nerve stimulation therapy uses electrical pulses to help maintain better bladder function.86 3. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Oct. 2025

Safe practices include buying meat and poultry that is securely sealed, which can prevent leakage onto other groceries. —Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025

Devadas said that the main privacy concern with AI browsers is the potential leakage of sensitive user data, such as personal or financial information, when private content is shared with AI servers. —Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Oct. 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