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outpouring

noun out·pour·ing \ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ\

: an act of expressing an emotion or feeling in a very powerful way

: a large amount of something that is given or received in a short period of time

Full Definition of OUTPOURING

: the act of pouring out <an outpouring of emotion>

: something that pours out or is poured out : outflow

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15th century

OUTPOURING Defined for Kids

noun out·pour·ing \ˈau̇t-ˌpȯr-iŋ\

: an act of expressing or giving freely <There was an outpouring of sympathy.>

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