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

Kirk’s murder prompted a tremendous outpouring of grief, fear, and anger. —Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025

Kirk's death has triggered an outpouring of grief from his supporters, but others have celebrated his demise, sparking outrage. —Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025

The star brought in a new decade of life with an outpouring of love from family. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025

Oracle’s First Quarter 2026 Performance And Prospects Oracle’s results for the quarter fell flat while the company’s growth forecast generated an outpouring of enthusiasm. —Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 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