outpouring

[out-pawr-ing, -pohr-]

noun

1. something that pours out or is poured out; an outflow, overflow, or effusion.

   an outpouring of sympathy from her friends.

outpouring

/ ˈaʊtˌpɔːrɪŋ /

noun

1. a passionate or exaggerated outburst; effusion

2. another word for outpour outpour

Word History and Origins

Origin of outpouring¹

1750–60; out- + pouring ( def. )

Example Sentences

"After the World Cup, the outpouring of love and support really showed Mary the impact she's had, and she was deeply touched by it," she said.

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There has been an outpouring of grief for Andrew Nunez, a San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot Monday, allegedly by a suspect who then led officers on a wild motorcycle chase.

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Redford's passing caused an outpouring of grief from the US filmmaking community -- many of whose leading lights got their start at the indie movie festival he created, including Quentin Tarantino and Steven Soderbergh.

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The protests were ignited by anger over frequent and lengthy cuts to power and water in one of the world's poorest countries and evolved into an outpouring of anger against the government.

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The actress's death in California on Saturday led to an outpouring of tributes from Hollywood legends, including co-stars in some of her most popular films.

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Related Words

• deluge 
• flood 
• outburst 
• spurt 
• torrent