spill out

phrasal verb

spilled out also spilt out; spilling out; spills out

: to fall, flow, or run over the edge of a container or to cause or allow (something) to fall, flow, or run over the edge of a container

The bag ripped open and the flour spilled out onto the floor.

The bag ripped open and spilled out its contents all over the floor.

She spilled the contents of her purse out on the table.

—sometimes used figuratively

All his thoughts suddenly came spilling out.

He spilled his thoughts out to her.

Examples of spill out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

No wonder then, when substitute Mia Enderby met Jenna Clark’s cross perfectly in the 92nd minute, putting Liverpool 1-0 up, the cries of celebration spilled out before the ball had officially crossed the goal line. —Megan Feringa, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026

The raid has triggered sweeping fallout that spills out across Georgia’s campaign trail, under the Gold Dome and the halls of Congress. —AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Accordion doors spill out to the backyard, which holds a flagstone-encased pool with a spillover spa, plus an alfresco dining space with a barbecue and a fire pit. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026

Meanwhile, today, drag shows light up venues like Beaux—while rallies and Pride celebrations spill out into the streets. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for spill out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout