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

Previous spills in Flint River The headwaters of the Flint River, which flows south all the way to Florida, begin from seepage around the area of the Atlanta airport, meaning any contaminants from that area can reach the river more easily. —Irene Wright, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026

The 75-year-old levee had multiple failures in recent days, from seepage and water overtopping it to a partial collapse at one home, county officials said. —Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026

Over the years various factors have negatively impacted the mural, including water seepage and continuous vehicle pollution from Sunset Boulevard. —Jarret Liotta, Daily News, 30 Dec. 2025

It’s also got all the general advantages of induction over traditional electric and gas stoves, such as more precision, better efficiency, lower fire-risk, and the avoiding of unhealthy gas seepage. —Ian Baker december 04, New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025

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