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

Cotton Incorporated has dropped its top-line report on the global assessment of plastic leakage. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 16 Oct. 2025

The sap leakage is part of the healing process. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025

Factoring in roughly $1.7 billion in tax leakage, the after-tax value of the sale is closer to $8 billion, JPMorgan said. —Yun Li, CNBC, 5 Oct. 2025

Packers’ defense fails them The second half and overtime of Sunday night’s game marked the first time this season the Packers’ defense showed consistent leakage. —The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 29 Sep. 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