Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Leak.
How to pronounce leak:
US
Leak - as a noun
An accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
Example: "One of the tires developed a leak"
Soft watery rot in fruits and vegetables caused by fungi
A euphemism for urination
Example: "He had to take a leak"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
making waterpassing waterwettingThe discharge of a fluid from some container
Example: "They tried to stop the escape of gas from the damaged pipe"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
escapeleakageoutflowUnauthorized (especially deliberate) disclosure of confidential information
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
news leakLeak - as a verb
Tell anonymously
Example: "The news was leaked to the paper"
Enter or escape as through a hole or crack or fissure
Example: "Water leaked out of the can into the backpack"
Have an opening that allows light or substances to enter or go out
Example: "The container leaked gasoline"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Leak - as an adjective
Leaky.
Example Sentences
"There was a leak in the roof after the heavy rain."
"The plumber fixed the leak in the pipe."
"The company suffered a massive data leak."
"He discovered a gas leak in the kitchen."
"The whistleblower exposed a government leak to the press."
Word Game Points
Is LEAK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, leak is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LEAK has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
Is LEAK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, leak is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLEAK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is LEAK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, leak is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLEAK has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
