Definition of leak

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• leak is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 8
• leak is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 8
• leak is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of leak

• unauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. news leak
• the discharge of a fluid from some container (noun)

  Examples

  1. he had to clean up the leak

  Synonyms

  1. escape
  2. leakage
  3. outflow
• be leaked (verb)

  Examples

  1. The news leaked out despite his secrecy

  Synonyms

  1. leak out
• a euphemism for urination (noun)

  Examples

  1. he had to take a leak

  Synonyms

  1. making water
  2. passing water
  3. wetting
• an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape (noun)

  Examples

  1. one of the tires developed a leak
• enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure (verb)

  Examples

  1. Water leaked out of the can into the backpack
  2. Gas leaked into the basement
• have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out (verb)

  Examples

  1. The container leaked gasoline
  2. the roof leaks badly
• soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi (noun)
• tell anonymously (verb)

  Examples

  1. The news were leaked to the paper

See definition of leak in Merriam Webster