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Definition of leaker

leaker

/ˈliːk.ər/
leak · er

Plural:leakers
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• noun

1

A person who covertly or unauthorizedly discloses confidential, classified, or privileged information to the public or the media.

Example

"The agency launched an internal investigation to identify the leaker who shared the draft report with journalists."


2

A container, pipe, vessel, or sealed object that allows liquid or gas to escape through a crack, hole, or faulty seal.

Example

"The quality control inspector set aside the dented cans to ensure there wasn't a single leaker in the shipment."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Leaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/leaker
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