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 it became known that the teen had said his abductors were “Hispanic,” an outpouring of outrage followed online.

From Los Angeles Times

Since his death there has been an outpouring of support from within the game.

From BBC

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

Related Words

• deluge 
• flood 
• outburst 
• spurt 
• torrent