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

The gel format also prevents leakage and minimizes thermal expansion, enhancing operational safety. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 26 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

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