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 jarring post struck a chord with Miguel’s IG following, as an outpouring of support flooded his comment section. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

His death triggered an outpouring of grief across ⁠social media platforms in Uganda and widespread media coverage nationally. — CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Now, the outpouring of love that's happening is because of Jada. — Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026

Britton was just one in an endless outpouring of grief over Parton’s death, as her costars, contemporaries, and friends all remembered the country legend. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 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