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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.
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

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Instead, Owens received an outpouring of support from fellow actors and fans who pushed back against the idea that honest work should ever be a source of embarrassment.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

On the day of the verdict, Natalie's dad said there was an "outpouring of emotions" waiting for the result to come through, adding that it was "surreal".

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

WNO has been buoyed by an outpouring of support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

Wilson, the public defender, described an outpouring of grief and anger in Australia that is "unprecedented, extraordinary and absolutely understandable".

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The outpouring of interest from the community touched me deeply.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

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