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

His death comes a year after the passing of his beloved wife Rosalynn Carter, prompting an outpouring of tributes from Georgia's political leaders and community figures. —David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024

His arrest was followed by an outpouring of grievances about insurance companies. —Linley Sanders, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024

The outpouring of support has been heartwarming — the boxes are overstuffed. —Amy Eskind, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024

The big picture: Thompson's killing in New York City sparked a nationwide manhunt and triggered an outpouring of online vitriol toward the insurance industry. —Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 23 Dec. 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