leaker

/ˈlikər/
noun
  1. A person who reveals secret or confidential information to the public or to unauthorized people.
    • A company leaker told reporters about the upcoming product before the official announcement.
    • The leaker was fired after the investigation proved they had shared private emails.
    • The government is trying to find the leaker who shared classified documents with the press.
  2. A container, pipe, or device that allows liquid or gas to escape unintentionally.
    • The plumber fixed the leaker under the sink that had been dripping for weeks.
    • We replaced the gas pipe because it was a leaker and posed a safety risk.
    • The old water bottle was a leaker, soaking everything in my backpack.
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