outpouring

noun

out·​pour·​ing ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ 

1

: the act of pouring out

an outpouring of emotion

2

: something that pours out or is poured out : outflow

Synonyms

• exodus
• gush
• outflow
• outpour

Examples of outpouring in a Sentence

an outpouring of affection and support for the high school athlete in need of an organ transplant

Recent Examples on the Web

Her family has received an outpouring of support from the many people Fredericksen met through her pagentry and advocacy work. —Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025

This week, there’s been an outpouring of love between the former co-stars. —Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025

The annual challenge, which pits fire departments in Eustis, Mount Dora and Tavares against each other, ran throughout January and saw an incredible outpouring of generosity. —Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025

The shocking killing led to a nationwide outpouring of anger towards the health insurance industry, and sympathy towards Mangione specifically. —Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outpouring

• adoring
• deploring
• exploring
• ignoring
• imploring
• restoring
• boring
• coring
• flooring
• poring
• pouring
• roaring

Kids Definition

outpouring

noun

out·​pour·​ing -ˌpōr-iŋ 

-ˌpȯr-

1

: the act of pouring out

2

a

: something that pours out or is poured out

b

: outburst sense 1