leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij 

1

a

: the act or process or an instance of leaking

b

: loss of electricity especially due to faulty insulation

2

: something or the amount that leaks

Examples of leakage in a Sentence

trying to prevent accidental leakages

Leakages of about 30 percent were reported.

taking steps to prevent leakage of confidential information

Recent Examples on the Web

The threat of sensitive corporate data leakage into open foundation models is both real and pervasive. —Maribel Lopez, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

Each time an employee tries to connect to the company's framework using personal devices or unprotected networks, there is a steep rise in data leakage, malware infections, or even phishing attacks. —William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025

This leakage can lead to severe infection, such as peritonitis (inflammation of the lining of the abdominal cavity), and can quickly become life-threatening.1 Underlying conditions that weaken or inflame the intestinal wall can cause a perforated bowel. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 29 Dec. 2024

They’re made from a stretchy silicone material that wraps over bottles and stops any leakage. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij 

1

a

: the act, process, or an instance of leaking

b

: loss of electricity due especially to faulty insulation

2

: something or the amount that is lost in a leak