outpouring

[ out-pawr-ing, -pohr- ]
/ ˈaʊtˌpɔr ɪŋ, -ˌpoʊr- /
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noun

something that pours out or is poured out; an outflow, overflow, or effusion: an outpouring of sympathy from her friends.

Origin of outpouring

1750–60; out- + pouring

Words nearby outpouring

outpoint, outport, outporter, outpost, outpour, outpouring, outpull, output, outrace, outrage, outrageous

Definition for outpouring (2 of 2)

outpour
[ noun out-pawr, -pohr; verb out-pawr, -pohr ]
/ noun ˈaʊtˌpɔr, -ˌpoʊr; verb ˌaʊtˈpɔr, -ˈpoʊr /

noun

outpouring.

verb (used with object)

to pour out.

Origin of outpour

First recorded in 1665–75; out- + pour

OTHER WORDS FROM outpour

out·pour·er, noun

Words related to outpouring

deluge, spurt, torrent, outburst, flood, effusion, rush, jet, stream, flow, cascade, gush, discharge, issue, effluence, leakage

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British Dictionary definitions for outpouring (1 of 2)

outpouring
/ (ˈaʊtˌpɔːrɪŋ) /

noun

a passionate or exaggerated outburst; effusion
another word for outpour (def. 1), outpour (def. 2)

British Dictionary definitions for outpouring (2 of 2)

outpour

noun (ˈaʊtˌpɔː)

the act of flowing or pouring out
something that pours out

verb (ˌaʊtˈpɔː)

to pour or cause to pour out freely or rapidly