outpouring

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

Synonyms

• exodus
• gush
• outflow
• outpour

Examples of outpouring in a Sentence

an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant

Recent Examples on the Web

Alexis Gabe disappeared more than two years ago, prompting a massive search, homicide investigation and outpouring of grief and assistance from her East Bay community, which closely followed the controversial whodunit every step of the way. —Judith Prieve, The Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2024

And finally, when his plan to work with Democrats to clear the way for aiding Ukraine met with an outpouring of venom from ultraconservatives already threatening to depose him, Mr. Johnson, an evangelical Christian, knelt and prayed for guidance. —Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024

The community was thrilled, and Blacksburg Books was met with an outpouring of support. —USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024

Garner received an outpouring of support for her family in the comments of that Instagram tribute from friends and celebrities like Reese Witherspoon, Zoe Saldaña, Jennifer Aniston and Elizabeth Banks, among others. —Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024

Larry David marked the last day of shooting on Curb Your Enthusiasm in the most Larry David way possible — by awkwardly not responding as his coworkers lavished him with praise and quietly slinking away amidst an outpouring of emotion. —Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2024

America’s employers delivered another outpouring of jobs in March, adding a sizzling 303,000 workers to their payrolls and bolstering hopes that the economy can vanquish inflation without succumbing to a recession in the face of high interest rates. —Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2024

Between the outpouring of criticism over the hiring and the Washington Legislature's decision this year to bar police from hog-tying suspects — a legal change made in response to Ellis' death — the family has more faith that he won't be forgotten, Ericksen said. —CBS News, 4 Apr. 2024

McDowell is overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and support Jase has received, not just from friends in Myrtle Beach but across the country and around the world. —Wendy Grossman Kantor, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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