outfall

[ out-fawl ]

noun

1. the outlet or place of discharge of a river, drain, sewer, etc.

outfall

/ ˈaʊtˌfɔːl /

noun

1. the end of a river, sewer, drain, etc, from which it discharges

outfall

/ out′fôl′ /

1. The place where a sewer, drain, or stream discharges.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outfall¹

First recorded in 1620–30; out- + fall

Example Sentences

From the outfall of the pandemic, it is hurting financially.

From Voice of San Diego

If you’re not an infrastructure nerd like me, you probably don’t pay much attention when driving by a pump station or walking past an outfall at the beach, unless it’s draining gross water over your head.

From Voice of San Diego

Fletcher said we’re likely to see those numbers rise in the coming weeks as the true outfall from the holiday reveals itself.

From Voice of San Diego

The next, your Honor, is an outfall betwixt a butcher and a baker.

From Project Gutenberg

The Nene still has its outfall here, and flows through the town in a fine sweep locally called the Brink.

From Project Gutenberg

Sanitary officer 24th Division called re beer used at Dranoutre taken from becque ¾ mile below Locre sewage outfall.

From Project Gutenberg

The stream which discharges there into the bay is like a lake for want of outfall.

From Project Gutenberg

All of them had collected in the pouring rain and were watching the outfall in the ditches.

From Project Gutenberg