Definition of outflow
intransitive verb
: to flow out
From the M-W Editors
Before 12th Century
First Known Use of outflow
before 12th century
Definition of outflow
1 : a flowing out the outflow of dollars
2 : something that flows out outflow of a sewage treatment plant
Examples of outflow in a Sentence
We joined the outflow of fans from the stadium after the game.
The vents provide improved outflow of air.
1785
First Known Use of outflow
1785
OUTFLOW Defined for English Language Learners
outflow
playDefinition of outflow for English Language Learners
-
: an outward flow or movement of something
Learn More about outflow
-
See words that rhyme with outflow Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for outflow Britannica English: Translation of outflow for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about outflow
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up outflow? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!