outfall

[ out-fawl ]

noun

1. the outlet or place of discharge of a river, drain, sewer, etc.

outfall

/ ˈaʊtˌfɔːl /

noun

1. the end of a river, sewer, drain, etc, from which it discharges

outfall

/ out′fôl′ /

1. The place where a sewer, drain, or stream discharges.

Word History and Origins

Origin of outfall¹

First recorded in 1620–30; out- + fall

Example Sentences

It did say that it was looking at "possible benefits of using permits for some of the most polluting outfalls".

From BBC

A new plant will instead have an oxidation ditch system made up of three independent modules and a 656-foot ocean outfall.

From Los Angeles Times

In these cases, a Thames spokesman explained, outfalls were discovered to no longer be connected to the sewage network or to be duplicates of other outfall permits.

From BBC

She starts by easing a 1-meter-tall metal frame into the water, outfitted with equipment to track the water’s cloudiness, salinity, temperature, and pH near the power plant outfall.

From Science Magazine

The outfall drain used by part of the base also carries runoff from a major local roadway.

From Washington Times