leakage
3 synonyms for leakage, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The escape of liquid, gas, or electric current through an unwanted gap.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use leakage
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
fluid leakage
stock leakage
reduce leakage
Etymology
From leak plus the noun-forming suffix -age.
Full origin of leakage →Frequently asked questions
What does “leakage” mean?
The word “leakage” means the escape of liquid, gas, or electric current through an unwanted gap. In plain terms, the amount, or process, of something escaping that should have stayed contained — fluid, current, stock, or money.
How do you pronounce “leakage”?
“Leakage” is pronounced LEE-kihj (/ˈliːkɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “leakage” in a sentence?
Here is “leakage” used in a sentence: “Engineers checked the pipeline for signs of leakage.”
What part of speech is “leakage”?
“Leakage” is a noun.
Is “leakage” a common word?
“Leakage” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “leakage” have?
“Leakage” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the escape of liquid, gas, or electric current through an unwanted gap.
