leaky
Americanadjective
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allowing liquid, gas, etc., to enter or escape.
a leaky boat; a leaky container.
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Informal. unreliable.
a leaky memory; a leaky tongue.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- leakiness noun
- unleaky adjective
Etymology
Origin of leaky
Example Sentences
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In November, the Food and Drug Administration approved the drug for use in patients with macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, a condition where leaky blood vessels in the eye cause swelling.
From Barron's
When that happens, inflammation can rise and conditions such as leaky gut syndrome may develop.
From Science Daily
But the final minutes took the Trojans on a tour of all the most glaring concerns from their 2025 season, from the leaky defense to the missed opportunities on offense.
From Los Angeles Times
The windows were leaky, which means big trouble in North Dakota’s frigid winters and scalding summers.
From Salon
The houses—two cinder-block homes built in the 1950s—were covered with worn siding and leaky roofs.
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