outfall

noun

out·​fall ˈau̇t-ˌfȯl 

: the outlet of a body of water (such as a river or lake)

especially : the mouth of a drain or sewer

Examples of outfall in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some scientists recommend five days, especially if the beach is close to an area where a river or an outfall dumps into the ocean. — Rosanna Xia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026

The principal marsh area would be located generally west of the Rose Creek outfall. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

From there, the Atlantic Ocean becomes the final receiver, as coastal outfalls release treated or partially treated effluent directly into marine waters. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Work started on the project in March 2025, focusing on the outfall system running from Phil’s Beach, on Main Street, to Route 176. — Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for outfall

• aldol
• armhole
• atoll
• awol
• backhaul
• banal
• baseball
• befall
• cabal
• catchall
• cecal
• centrale