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

Donations often land in mountains of waste, contributing to plastic leakage in other countries. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026

The development solves the long-standing issues of material degradation and leakage (crossover) by re-engineering the iron complex at the molecular level. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026

There was concern about possible fuel leakage and fire. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026

Make sure to tighten it well to avoid leakage. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English lecage, from leken "to leak entry 1" + -age -age

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