spill out

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

The September meeting can decide next month’s barrels without internal tensions spilling out. — Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Guilt rushed over Trey Washington and spilled out in tears streaming down the safety’s face. — James Boyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

This time, the action spills out into one of the global entertainment industry’s most high-stakes annual gatherings, with production crews spotted filming scenes right outside the Palais des Festivals. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

In the bustling Nyamirambo sector of Kigali, customers at Moses Sansiman's milk bar are spilling out into the street holding large glass mugs full of the creamy white drink. — Fatma Tanis, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for spill out

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