outfall

American  

[aut-fawl] / ˈaʊtˌfɔl /

noun

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

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outfall British  

/ ˈaʊtˌfɔːl /

noun

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

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outfall Scientific  

/ out′fôl′ /

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

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Etymology

Origin of outfall

First recorded in 1620–30; out- + fall

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Example Sentences

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outfall

"Storm surf generated by Hurricane Marie and runoff from a storm drain outfall eroded a large portion of the festival site," said a statement from the city of Santa Monica.

From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026

"For these reasons, members of the public should never enter a pipe, drain, catch basin, manhole, or outfall."

From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026

She starts by easing a 1-meter-tall metal frame into the water, outfitted with equipment to track the water’s cloudiness, salinity, temperature, and pH near the power plant outfall.

From Science Magazine ● Nov. 30, 2023

The outfall drain used by part of the base also carries runoff from a major local roadway.

From Washington Times ● May 6, 2023

Sam scrambling below the outfall of the lake, smelling and touching the unfamiliar plants and trees, forgetful for the moment of Mordor, was reminded suddenly of their ever-present peril.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

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