outpouring

American  

[out-pawr-ing, -pohr-] / ˈaʊtˌpɔr ɪŋ, -ˌpoʊr- /

noun

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

   an outpouring of sympathy from her friends.

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outpouring British  

/ ˈaʊtˌpɔːrɪŋ /

noun

1. a passionate or exaggerated outburst; effusion

2. another word for outpour outpour

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Etymology

Origin of outpouring

1750–60; out- + pouring ( def. )

Example Sentences

Although the laying of the egg was met with an online outpouring of joy, there is a long road to go before the couple have a healthy eaglet.

From Los Angeles Times

She's even gotten into coaching flag football in Buffalo, so I think there's just been a really big outpouring of support for the McDermotts as a whole from an organisational standpoint.

From BBC

But the outpouring of support and conversations sparked by my brain fog moment has shown me another, even more comforting fact too: that I am definitely not alone.

From BBC

African Americans have also been moved to see the outpouring of love and respect shown to their countryman, who will turn 21 during his "Speed Does Africa" tour.

From BBC

"The outpouring of grief and loss is a reflection of the esteem in which he's held."

From BBC

Related Words

• deluge
• flood
• outburst
• spurt
• torrent