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

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

Net outflows from funds with government and corporate debt totaled nearly $11 billion in the second quarter, the FT found using EPFR data, a stark contrast from average net inflows of roughly $20 billion over the past 12 quarters. —Greg McKenna, Fortune, 29 June 2025

However, the sheer size of global remittances, coupled with the fact that legislators do occasionally consider taxing them, indicates there’s a need for more research on remittance inflows and outflows and the benefits and drawbacks of these taxes. —Nana Ama Sarfo, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025

Noun

That’s a significant swing from historically having a large net outflow of money from the economy due to Saudis abroad spending more than international visitors to the country. —Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025

The outflow of residents to other states also predates the surtax and reflects other factors such as high housing costs. —Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025

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