outpouring

1 of 2

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

outpouring

2 of 2

present participle of outpour entry 1

Synonyms of outpouring

Noun

• exodus
• flow

Examples of outpouring in a Sentence

Noun

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The outpouring of grief and love for Figuereo continued on social media, with many friends posting heartfelt tributes. — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

As the campus community reels from the news, there’s been an outpouring of support from fellow students. — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

That hasn't stopped an outpouring of concern from supporters of the African American museum's mission in response to any curatorial changes the museum has made over the last two years. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Fellow analysts flooded social media with an outpouring of praise. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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