Meaning of the word outfall in English

What does outfall mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

outfall

US /ˈaʊt.fɑːl/
UK /ˈaʊt.fɔːl/
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Noun

the place where a river, drain, or sewer empties into a larger body of water

Example:
The storm drain's outfall was clogged with debris.
They monitored the water quality at the river's outfall.