Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outfall
noun
/ˈaʊt.fɔːl/
Definition
The place where a river or other body of water flows out into a larger body of water.
Examples
- The outfall was heavily monitored to prevent pollution from entering the bay.
- After the storm, the outfall of the river was higher than usual, releasing more water into the sea.
- Engineers designed a new outfall to handle increased water flow during heavy rains.
Meaning
Outfall typically refers to the discharge point of water, whether it’s from a sewer, a storm drain, or a natural water source, where it exits into another body of water such as an ocean, lake, or river.
Synonyms
- discharge point
- drainage
- effluent outlet
