seepage

noun

seep·​age ˈsē-pij 

1

: the process of seeping : oozing

2

: a quantity of fluid that has seeped (as through porous material)

Examples of seepage in a Sentence

Check for seepage in the basement.

Recent Examples on the Web

Dyson later confirmed the failures traced to a manufacturing process issue affecting one batch of jet tubes, which created potential for water seepage, per Dentistry IQ. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Dyson eventually explained that one production batch of jet tubes had a manufacturing issue that created the potential for water seepage, affecting what the company called a small number of products, per Dentistry IQ. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026

During my most recent oil change, the service advisor noted that the oil pan gasket was beginning to show signs of seepage. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Decades of wear and tear and saltwater seepage required significant upgrades to modernize the lines. — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

seepage

noun

seep·​age ˈsē-pij 

1

: the process of seeping

2

: a quantity of fluid that has seeped through something