outflow

1 of 2

verb

out·​flow ˈau̇t-ˌflō 

ˌau̇t-ˈflō

outflowed; outflowing; outflows

intransitive verb

: to flow out

outflow

2 of 2

noun

out·​flow ˈau̇t-ˌflō 

1

: a flowing out

the outflow of dollars

2

: something that flows out

outflow of a sewage treatment plant

Synonyms of outflow

Noun

• flow
• exodus

Examples of outflow in a Sentence

Noun

We joined the outflow of fans from the stadium after the game.

The vents provide improved outflow of air.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The report finds that while payments to China fell, outflows to other regions—specifically Southeast Asia, Japan, and India—have accelerated. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026

Meantime, outflows both from both software and crypto (an asset class most correlated with unprofitable tech stocks) grew excessive until the savage software/bitcoin selloff hit an extreme Thursday, when money came sloshing in to catch the falling knives. —Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026

Noun

This represents a dramatic turnaround from a $61 million operating cash outflow in 2024, demonstrating improving operational efficiency. —Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026

French, Swedish and Irish figures cited outmigration — and a resulting outflow of jobs, investment and entrepreneurial activity — as a rationale for repeal. —Jared Walczak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outflow

• acknow
• aglow
• ago
• airglow
• aloe
• altho
• although
• ammo
• backflow
• backhoe
• banjo
• barbeau

Kids Definition

outflow

noun

out·​flow

ˈau̇t-ˌflō

1

: a flowing out

an outflow of fans from the stadium

2

: something that flows out