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

Naturally the children were startled and reacted with an outpouring of howls and barks, followed by fierce growling.

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It was a tremendous outpouring of energy, for good or ill, that shattered all existing standards.

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"We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam's brave actions on the night of the attack."

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The result was the greatest outpouring of war material the world had ever seen.

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Padilla told reporters on Tuesday that he received an “outpouring of encouragement and offers of support for the idea” of his candidacy and that he had “taken it to heart”

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Related Words

• deluge 
• flood 
• outburst 
• spurt 
• torrent