outflow

American  

[out-floh] / ˈaʊtˌfloʊ /

noun

1. the act of flowing out.

   We need flood control to stem the river's outflow.

2. something that flows out.

   to measure the outflow in gallons per minute.

3. any outward movement.

   the annual outflow of tourists.

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outflow British  

/ ˈaʊtˌfləʊ /

noun

1. anything that flows out, such as liquid, money, ideas, etc

2. the amount that flows out

3. the act or process of flowing out

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Etymology

Origin of outflow

First recorded in 1790–1800; out- + flow

Example Sentences

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outflow

As a teenager in 1992, Lobga joined an outflow of Tibetans migrating to India, which involves a dangerous monthlong trek across the Himalayas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

This could raise wildfire risk, as dry lightning and gusty outflow winds are typically associated with these storm systems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Published Friday, Flow Show author Michael Hartnett’s weekly strategy note to clients observed that the outflow from U.S. equity funds reversed a huge influx of $119 billion the week previous.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026

Over $6 billion of money has been pulled out of TLT so far this year, more than the $3.2 billion outflow in the full calendar year of 2025.

From Barron's ● Jun. 10, 2026

It was close to the westernmost of the Nile’s seven mouths, the Canopic, but far enough away to avoid having its harbor silted up by the river’s outflow.

From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro

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