outflow

1 of 2

verb

out·​flow ˈau̇t-ˌflō 

ˌau̇t-ˈflō

outflowed; outflowing; outflows

intransitive verb

: to flow out

outflow

2 of 2

noun

out·​flow ˈau̇t-ˌflō 

1

: a flowing out

the outflow of dollars

2

: something that flows out

outflow of a sewage treatment plant

Synonyms

Noun

• exodus
• gush
• outpour
• outpouring

Examples of outflow in a Sentence

Noun

We joined the outflow of fans from the stadium after the game.

The vents provide improved outflow of air.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Between the lines: The maps show intriguing differences between these states' population outflows. —Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024

Star potential Stellar feedback, which is all the radiation, particle winds, and other materials that stars blast into the interstellar medium, is what forms outflows as huge as that in NGC 4383. —Elizabeth Rayne, Ars Technica, 12 May 2024

Noun

Cash flow from operating activities was negative, with a net cash outflow of $59,477. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024

If approved, this could make some of the best performing mutual funds more easily accessible to investors, while also helping to stem outflows from asset managers by clients who prefer ETFs. —Jesse Pound, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1785, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outflow

noun

out·​flow

ˈau̇t-ˌflō

1

: a flowing out

an outflow of fans from the stadium

2

: something that flows out