leaker

noun

leak·​er ˈlēkə(r) How to pronounce leaker (audio)
plural -s
Synonyms of leakernext
: one that leaks: such as
a
: a poultry egg with a cracked shell and broken membrane
b
: a leaky receptacle for canned goods

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“Leaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leaker. Accessed 13 Dec. 2025.

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