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 rest, plus any leakage that may get through a tailings pile’s liner, has the potential to pollute groundwater. —Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024

The mom of three sought to remove the stigma around bladder leakage. —Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024

The drawing is a clear sign of leakage, Reeves said. —Holly Yan, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024

Fecal incontinence, also known as bowel incontinence or accidental bowel leakage, is the inability to control your bowel movements. —Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Nov. 2024

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