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
Examples of pour in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
The state poured millions of dollars into legal aid organizations to deploy attorneys across courtrooms to keep families and individuals on the edge of eviction housed.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Eleven months after giving birth, Evelyn poured buttermilk pancake mix onto a hot pan, a late breakfast for herself and her new roommate before class.
—Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Billionaire donors pour cash into Trump campaign coffers: 'fundraising juggernaut' ...
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 5 Apr. 2024
The dots refresh for each new image, clattering like the sound of Nerds candies being poured onto a table.
—The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Klay Thompson poured in 29 points on 7-for-11 from deep, Steph Curry matched him with an efficient 29, and Trayce Jackson-Davis logged a career-high 20 points.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Coconut milk is poured over, and the heat is left to do its work until the yam turns tender.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
In every tech boom, investors inevitably start asking questions about big spending by their portfolio companies and when significant revenue will start pouring in.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
The wine list, curated by sommelier Chris Black, will highlight pours from California and around the world, including from Italy, Spain, France, Lebanon, Palestine and New Zealand.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Offer a large tasting pour or even a full glass if there is enough to spare.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2024
Stanley x Pendleton offers a variety of travel products, including a coffee pour over set, stacking beer pints and classic bottles available in four patterns that are inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
The staff greets and treats you like family, the wines are delicious, the pours are generous, and the food is simple and delicious, like Greek cuisine should be.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Add an extra pour of tequila or orange liqueur for $1 all day.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
Lion’s Tail Brewing Company Offer: $10 beer flight that includes one 5-ounce pour of the following beers ― Pre-Game Light Lager, #90 Red Vienna Lager, Juice Cloud NEIPA, and A Lightly Fruited Sour (Violet).
—Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
With 50 grams of caffeine per serving, each pour is essentially like drinking a shot of espresso.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2024
Verb
For the group’s 25th anniversary, Little Big Town is pouring some sugar on it.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 Apr. 2024
The state poured millions of dollars into legal aid organizations to deploy attorneys across courtrooms to keep families and individuals on the edge of eviction housed.
—Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Eleven months after giving birth, Evelyn poured buttermilk pancake mix onto a hot pan, a late breakfast for herself and her new roommate before class.
—Amber Ferguson, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
Billionaire donors pour cash into Trump campaign coffers: 'fundraising juggernaut' ...
—Fox News Staff, Fox News, 5 Apr. 2024
The dots refresh for each new image, clattering like the sound of Nerds candies being poured onto a table.
—The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Klay Thompson poured in 29 points on 7-for-11 from deep, Steph Curry matched him with an efficient 29, and Trayce Jackson-Davis logged a career-high 20 points.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Coconut milk is poured over, and the heat is left to do its work until the yam turns tender.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
In every tech boom, investors inevitably start asking questions about big spending by their portfolio companies and when significant revenue will start pouring in.
—Verne Kopytoff, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2024
Noun
By the third pour test, the diaper couldn’t hold any more liquid.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Mar. 2024
The wine list, curated by sommelier Chris Black, will highlight pours from California and around the world, including from Italy, Spain, France, Lebanon, Palestine and New Zealand.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2024
Offer a large tasting pour or even a full glass if there is enough to spare.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2024
Stanley x Pendleton offers a variety of travel products, including a coffee pour over set, stacking beer pints and classic bottles available in four patterns that are inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
—Hannah Chubb, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
The staff greets and treats you like family, the wines are delicious, the pours are generous, and the food is simple and delicious, like Greek cuisine should be.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Add an extra pour of tequila or orange liqueur for $1 all day.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 23 Feb. 2024
Lion’s Tail Brewing Company Offer: $10 beer flight that includes one 5-ounce pour of the following beers ― Pre-Game Light Lager, #90 Red Vienna Lager, Juice Cloud NEIPA, and A Lightly Fruited Sour (Violet).
—Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
With 50 grams of caffeine per serving, each pour is essentially like drinking a shot of espresso.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 1 Feb. 2024
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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
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“Pour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pour. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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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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