poured; pouring; pours
1
a
: to cause to flow in a stream
b
: to dispense from a container
poured drinks for everyone
2
: to supply or produce freely or copiously
poured money into the project
3
: to give full expression to : vent
poured out his feelings
1
: to move with a continuous flow
2
: to rain hard
3
: to move or come continuously : stream
complaints poured in
4
: to score easily or freely (as in basketball)
—used with in
poured in 30 points
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Verb
He carefully poured the water into her glass.
Pour the sauce over the pasta.
She poured salt into the palm of her hand and then sprinkled it over the stew.
The smokestacks poured out thick clouds of black smoke.
The burst pipe poured out water.
The concrete foundation has been poured.
Can I pour you some lemonade?
Smoke poured out from the chimney.
Sweat was pouring from her brow.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Annalee Newitz, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023
Now is the time to open the floodgates of opportunity and allow now an avalanche of justice to pour upon us.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2023
The nation is set to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into new and improved roads, bridges and ports in the coming years under the bipartisan infrastructure plan that President Biden signed into law in 2021.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 26 June 2023
Enter Email Sign Up The nation is set to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into new and improved roads, bridges, and ports in the coming years under the bipartisan infrastructure plan that President Biden signed into law in 2021.
—Raymond Zhong, BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2023
In 2019, Oxalis restaurant’s beverage director, Piper Kristensen, came up with the idea as a way of repurposing the flavorful liquid that their head chef would have otherwise poured down the drain.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2023
Crews have since been working to pour foamed glass aggregate into the gap in the roadway.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2023
The Crux Portland Pub is pouring 20 taps of its offerings, which eventually will include three batched cocktails.
—oregonlive, 18 June 2023
Investigation indicated the suspect, identified as Darneque Jones, had been in an argument with the victim and at some point poured lighter fluid on the other woman and set her on fire.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 13 June 2023
Women's Health, 14 June 2023
Of course, longtime Napa visitors will also appreciate the warm hospitality and impressive array of quality pours.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023
While the mob attacked police in the tunnel with pepper spray and other weapons, Johnston helped other rioters near the tunnel pour water on their faces and then joined in pushing against the line of officers, the FBI says.
—Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 8 June 2023
You may even be rewarded with a special pour from time to time.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2022
Beyond the appealing cocktails and craft beers, check out the list of wines from smaller producers, glass pours of reserve wines, and sipping vermouth.
—jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2022
One side has the traditional full pour while the other has a rain shower, so your garden gets the right amount of hydration.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022
The partnership is providing consumers with four brand new products: an insulated thermos, a travel mug, a brew-over pour set, and a set of two stacking beer pints in different sizes and patterns.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2023
Tickets include four 8-ounce pours and a commemorative tasting glass.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 4 May 2023
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Verb
Fifteen sullen audio engineers and producers file into the brick-walled room where her team used to pour shots for visiting bands.
—Annalee Newitz, Rolling Stone, 28 June 2023
Now is the time to open the floodgates of opportunity and allow now an avalanche of justice to pour upon us.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2023
The nation is set to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into new and improved roads, bridges and ports in the coming years under the bipartisan infrastructure plan that President Biden signed into law in 2021.
—Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 26 June 2023
Enter Email Sign Up The nation is set to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into new and improved roads, bridges, and ports in the coming years under the bipartisan infrastructure plan that President Biden signed into law in 2021.
—Raymond Zhong, BostonGlobe.com, 26 June 2023
In 2019, Oxalis restaurant’s beverage director, Piper Kristensen, came up with the idea as a way of repurposing the flavorful liquid that their head chef would have otherwise poured down the drain.
—Christina Manian, Rdn, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2023
Crews have since been working to pour foamed glass aggregate into the gap in the roadway.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2023
The Crux Portland Pub is pouring 20 taps of its offerings, which eventually will include three batched cocktails.
—oregonlive, 18 June 2023
Investigation indicated the suspect, identified as Darneque Jones, had been in an argument with the victim and at some point poured lighter fluid on the other woman and set her on fire.
—Warren Kulo | Wkulo@al.com, al, 13 June 2023
Noun
Dry Red Wine Mykhailo Lukashuk//Getty Images Red wine typically contains 120 to 130 calories per five-ounce pour, according to Mezher.
—Women's Health, 14 June 2023
Of course, longtime Napa visitors will also appreciate the warm hospitality and impressive array of quality pours.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2023
While the mob attacked police in the tunnel with pepper spray and other weapons, Johnston helped other rioters near the tunnel pour water on their faces and then joined in pushing against the line of officers, the FBI says.
—Michael Kunzelman, Fortune, 8 June 2023
You may even be rewarded with a special pour from time to time.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Nov. 2022
Beyond the appealing cocktails and craft beers, check out the list of wines from smaller producers, glass pours of reserve wines, and sipping vermouth.
—jsonline.com, 18 Oct. 2022
One side has the traditional full pour while the other has a rain shower, so your garden gets the right amount of hydration.
—Barbara Bellesi Zito, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2022
The partnership is providing consumers with four brand new products: an insulated thermos, a travel mug, a brew-over pour set, and a set of two stacking beer pints in different sizes and patterns.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2023
Tickets include four 8-ounce pours and a commemorative tasting glass.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 4 May 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English
First Known Use
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
Noun
1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of pour was
in the 14th century
Phrases Containing pour
Dictionary Entries Near pour
Cite this Entry
“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour. Accessed 9 Jul. 2023.
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Kids Definition
pour
verbˈpō(ə)r,
ˈpȯ(ə)r
1
: to flow or to cause to flow in a stream
pour the tea
tears pouring down their cheeks
2
: to let loose something without restraint
poured out my troubles to anyone who would listen
3
: to rain very hard
pourer
noun
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