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

Thousands visited Soham in an enormous outpouring of concern, leaving hundreds of bouquets outside the local church. —CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026

News of Moore’s death prompted an outpouring of support from around the league and from those who knew Moore. —Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Its stand against the use of AI for surveillance had ginned up an outpouring of support from fans, who wrote messages of encouragement in chalk outside its corporate headquarters. —Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026

His death has brought an outpouring of tributes to the civil rights leader and politician who devoted his life to pushing for equality and change. —Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026

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