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

The outpouring of support from doctors across various medical fields truly took her by surprise. —Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025

Robinson's location wasn't the only Steak 'n Shake spot that received an outpouring of customers after the billboard went viral. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025

Now almost 50 years into his career at the zoo, Maynard said he's always been grateful for the outpouring of support from the community. —Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025

The comments were filled with an outpouring of love and support for the puppy and her owner. —Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 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