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 of outpouring

• 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

Tradition, in this way, is intricately interwoven with modernity through the outpouring of political will into the streets and, ultimately, the square. —JSTOR Daily, 14 Nov. 2025

Our hearts are full from the outpouring of love and support from all who cared about him. —Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025

Following the Black Sabbath rocker's death, there was an outpouring of love for him, thanks to fans and celebrities including his former bandmates, as well as Adam Sandler and John Oates. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Nov. 2025

The announcement of Fox’s death led to an outpouring of support. —Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 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