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

Rock and Wisconsin rivers, for example, are deeper within drainage basins and have much more water to outflow than other rivers before floods are over. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 19 Apr. 2026

However, outflows from these firms to China have fallen roughly 20% since 2024. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026

Noun

But … the total outflows would only be equal to about 1-2 days of their average daily trading volume. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 15 June 2026

At the very least, portions of the central/northern Plains will be impacted by outflow from earlier convection. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 July 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