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

These defects propagate through the device layers, degrading electron mobility, increasing leakage current, and shortening device reliability lifetimes. —Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 8 June 2026

Raw foods should be stored on the bottom shelf of the fridge so that in case of leakage, any spills won't drip down and contaminate other foods. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 June 2026

In a 24/7 derivatives environment, information leakage does not wait for office hours either. —Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

The spend management platform and payment solution are designed for high-growth brands looking to maintain momentum and reduce spend leakage. —Jason Phillips, USA Today, 29 May 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