outpouring

noun

out·​pour·​ing ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ 

1

: the act of pouring out

an outpouring of emotion

2

: something that pours out or is poured out : outflow

Synonyms

• exodus
• flow

Examples of outpouring in a Sentence

an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant

Recent Examples on the Web

Kansas City’s restaurant community was reeling after his death, and the community showed an outpouring of support through monetary donations that went on to support Brady’s grieving family. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025

His transformation, told through milestones rather than narration, has prompted an outpouring of praise and empathy from viewers who were touched by his journey. —Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025

Krau's disappearance has drawn an outpouring of concern from the Northwestern community and beyond. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2025

There has been an outpouring of support for the deputies. —Enquirer Staff, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outpouring

• adoring
• deploring
• exploring
• ignoring
• imploring
• restoring
• boring
• coring
• flooring
• poring
• pouring
• roaring

Kids Definition

outpouring

noun

out·​pour·​ing -ˌpōr-iŋ 

-ˌpȯr-

1

: the act of pouring out

2

a

: something that pours out or is poured out

b

: outburst sense 1