outpouring

noun

out·​pour·​ing ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ How to pronounce outpouring (audio)
1
: the act of pouring out
an outpouring of emotion
2
: something that pours out or is poured out : outflow

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 The outpouring of messages she's received from event goers sharing their appreciation has also increased. Dory Jackson, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024 The depth and breadth of his impact could be measured by the outpouring of grief from all eras of baseball folk within the visitors’ clubhouse after the game. Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 18 June 2024 The San Francisco Giants, the team Mays spent the most time on, announced the news of his death Tuesday night, going on to share the outpouring of love from across the baseball community. Jolie Lash, ABC News, 18 June 2024 Even so, the enormous outpouring over Matteotti’s assassination backed Mussolini into a potentially disastrous political — as well as legal — corner. Amy King & Brian J Griffith / Made By History, TIME, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for outpouring 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of outpouring was in the 15th century

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“Outpouring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outpouring. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

outpouring

noun
out·​pour·​ing -ˌpōr-iŋ How to pronounce outpouring (audio)
-ˌpȯr-
1
: the act of pouring out
2
a
: something that pours out or is poured out

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