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

Hatton's family issued a statement on Monday in which they spoke of the outpouring of love and support towards him.

From BBC

Democrats have been gobsmacked by this massive outpouring of anger that shows no signs of quieting.

From Salon

Crowds torched politicians' homes and official buildings as an outpouring of anger at the ruling class boiled over.

From BBC

We knew going into the Emmys that Stephen Colbert would be on the receiving end of the night’s biggest outpouring of love.

From Los Angeles Times

“The outpouring of support has been tremendous, we feel so blessed and his parents feel so blessed and can’t thank people enough for donating and sharing their love,” Kessler said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• deluge 
• flood 
• outburst 
• spurt 
• torrent