seepage

noun

seep·​age ˈsē-pij How to pronounce seepage (audio)
1
: the process of seeping : oozing
2
: a quantity of fluid that has seeped (as through porous material)

Examples of seepage in a Sentence

Check for seepage in the basement.
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The boots are made with water-resistant suede that minimizes water seepage, according to many shoppers. Mina Hochberg, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2025 It's thought that continuous blinking of the eye over a person's life can eventually weaken capillaries in the area, allowing for lipid seepage. Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025 Even if the affected area is relatively small, check for leaks in your water systems, such as broken nozzles or anything else that would allow seepage. Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025 On his journey, Jacob’s rage grows, and so does that seepage leaking from his rotting head. Abbey White, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for seepage 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of seepage was circa 1825

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“Seepage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seepage. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.

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seepage

noun
seep·​age ˈsē-pij How to pronounce seepage (audio)
1
: the process of seeping
2
: a quantity of fluid that has seeped through something

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