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

During the winter season, hundreds of the gentle giants make their way into Florida’s natural springs or power plant outflows as a way to keep warm. —Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024

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

Noun

Based on the real fundamentals, the stock price would be in the low, single digits - just a fraction of its current price. Worse, the company is living hand-to-mouth because of the minuscule revenues, large negative earnings, and high cash outflow. —John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024

More people moved to places with higher risks of wildfire, drought and hurricanes, although there was one exception, as earthquake-prone areas in California actually saw an outflow of residents, Freddie Mac researchers found. —Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Oct. 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