spillage

/ˈspɪlɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

the act of spilling or the state of being spilled; a flow of liquid or other substance that has escaped from a container or other source.

“The oil spillage in the ocean harmed the marine life.”

2. noun

an instance or amount of something that is spilled or overflowing.

“The spillage of paint on the floor made a mess.”

3. verb

to spill or cause to spill something, especially liquid or a substance.

“The pipe started to spillage water all over the floor.”

Synonyms

  • leakage
  • overflow
  • spill

Antonyms

  • conservation
  • containment